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Longmeadow hosts virtual discussion on long-range plan

LONGMEADOW — The town of Longmeadow hosted an online forum on May 21 to discuss its proposed long-range plan. The plan will serve as a roadmap for creating a climate-resilient and equitable community over the next 10 to 20 years.


Select Board, School Committee races are contested in Longmeadow election

LONGMEADOW — In contrast to a number of towns in the area, Longmeadow is presenting a somewhat healthy ballot chart with contested races for Select Board and School Committee.


Budget, capital projects, literacy program highlight Longmeadow Town Meeting

LONGMEADOW — While not rising to a level of contentiousness or controversy, a handful of warrant articles presented at the May 14 Town Meeting did inspire questions and comment from community members as those in attendance voted in favor of 36 of 38 listed articles and approving no affirmative action on the final two items.


Longmeadow community pitches in for Storrs Library Tea Time fundraiser

LONGMEADOW — Sipping from china teacups while nibbling light refreshments and enjoying afternoon conversation may seem like something there is not time for in today’s busy world, but the Friends of Storrs Library are inviting people to slow down and appreciate the moment on Sunday, May 19, for the first annual Tea Time fundraiser to benefit the Richard Salter Storrs Library.


Ashe honors championship Longmeadow softball team

Ashe honors championship Longmeadow softball team

LONGMEADOW — The 2023 Longmeadow 10U softball team was congratulated on May 7 by state Rep. Brian Ashe and Jennifer Pickering, district director for state Sen. Jake Oliveira for winning the 2023 state championship.


Longmeadow hosts antisemitism panel in response to swastika incident

LONGMEADOW — Longmeadow Public Schools hosted panel “Creating Affirming Spaces: Combatting Anti-Semitism” on May 2 at Longmeadow High School.


Longmeadow’s Middle School Building Committee eliminates two more options

LONGMEADOW — The Middle School Building Committee voted to remove Options 5 and 6 from the potential building options and approved the project’s preliminary design pricing report at its May 1 meeting.


Longmeadow residents ready for spring Town Meeting

LONGMEADOW — Town Manager Lyn Simmons is looking ahead toward a standard Town Meeting on Tuesday, May 14, with important but not necessarily controversial issues going to a community vote.


American International College hosts Team IMPACT signing day

American International College hosts Team IMPACT signing day

SPRINGFIELD — American International College hosted a signing ceremony on April 26 in recognition of three recent Team IMPACT child-sports team matches at the college.