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By | Oct 9, 2024

Wilbraham, Longmeadow awarded funds for traffic safety

Wilbraham and Longmeadow were among 192 towns awarded $5.6 million in grants as part of Massachusetts’ Municipal Road Safety Grant program, which aims to target and improve local traffic safety issues through enforcement, additional strategies and needed equipment.


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Local author to give presentation on King Philip’s War

By | Oct 2, 2024

Local author to give presentation on King Philip’s War

WILBRAHAM — When Longmeadow author Michael Tougias describes the infamous King Philip’s War in Western Massachusetts, he calls it cataclysmic and the bloodiest conflict in American History.


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Staasi Heropoulos has been a broadcast and print journalist as well as a corporate communications practitioner, in Western Mass. and internationally for more than 40 years. He loves writing feature articles on local people and places but also welcomes story ideas about corporate and government malfeasance. Staasi can be reached at Staasi.Heropoulos@gmail.com.

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Blueberry Hill School opens playground that is fit for all children

By | Sep 25, 2024

Blueberry Hill School opens playground that is fit for all children

LONGMEADOW — Play is essential for children to grow and learn. At Blueberry Hill School, all children are now able to play in a safe and inclusive environment.


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By | Sep 25, 2024

Estelle Jordan to fill vacancy on Longmeadow School Committee

LONGMEADOW — At a joint meeting of the Select Board and School Committee, Estelle Jordan was chosen to fill an empty seat on the committee. The vacancy opened after former School Committee member Mary Keene won reelection in June but was unable to fulfill the role due to health issues. Jordan will serve in the seat until the townwide elections in June 2025.


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Longmeadow pursues fiber alternative to cable internet

By | Sep 25, 2024

Longmeadow pursues fiber alternative to cable internet

LONGMEADOW — The Select Board voted on Sept. 3 to implement the Municipal Fiber Task Force’s recommendation and see if the fall Town Meeting will vote to move forward with a townwide fiber optic internet network through Fiberspring, the fiber optic internet component of South Hadley Electric Light Department.


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Fourth Longmeadow Pride features familiar sights, new faces

By | Sep 18, 2024

Fourth Longmeadow Pride features familiar sights, new faces

LONGMEADOW — The fourth annual Longmeadow Pride festival took place on the Town Green on Sept. 15. The crowds came out to the event, organized by the Longmeadow Pride Alliance, heard music, sampled food truck fare, played games and learned about community resources and municipal projects.


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By | Sep 12, 2024

Controversy over board applicant comments aired at Select Board meeting

LONGMEADOW — Several residents came to the defense of Peter Benton, a resident who said his “character came into question” at the Aug. 12 Select Board meeting, during which he was under consideration as a candidate for the Board of Registrars.


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By | Sep 12, 2024

Longmeadow Pride to be bigger than ever, still needs volunteers

LONGMEADOW — For the fourth year in a row, the Longmeadow Green will be filled with people, music and a welcoming atmosphere, as the Longmeadow Pride Alliance hosts Longmeadow Pride on Sept. 15, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.


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Survey seeks opinions on which Longmeadow roadway projects to prioritize

By | Sep 4, 2024

Survey seeks opinions on which Longmeadow roadway projects to prioritize

LONGMEADOW — Roadwork, including the installation of sidewalks, bike lanes and crosswalks, is a never-ending challenge for municipalities. Longmeadow is asking residents for their opinions on which roadway projects will help make streets “complete.”


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