Longmeadow

Longmeadow film screening to show the invisible threat of microplastics on human health

By Peter Tuohy | Feb 11, 2026

Longmeadow film screening to show the invisible threat of microplastics on human health

LONGMEADOW — On Feb. 25 in the Longmeadow High School auditorium, a coalition of town committees and organizations will be showing “Plastics People: The Hidden Crisis of Microplastics” to inform the public on the impact microplastics have on human health and the planet.

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Longmeadow’s Sushi Time offers wide variety of fresh fish and hibachi

By Peter Tuohy | Feb 6, 2026

Longmeadow’s Sushi Time offers wide variety of fresh fish and hibachi

LONGMEADOW — Sushi Time Owner and Master Chef John Lin said they offer special fish that no other restaurants have. They also specialize in teriyaki and hibachi dishes.

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Local piano students perform at Carnegie Hall

By Peter Tuohy | Feb 6, 2026

Local piano students perform at Carnegie Hall

WEST SPRINGFIELD — Seven young performers recently had the chance to perform the works of esteemed composers at the historic Carnegie Hall concert venue in New York City on Jan. 17.

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Longmeadow appoints members to future building use task force

By Peter Tuohy | Feb 5, 2026

Longmeadow appoints members to future building use task force

LONGMEADOW — With the Longmeadow future building use task force now appointed, work will soon begin to find a use for Town Hall, Old Town Hall and Community House. Voted in by the Select Board were Paul Dunkerley, Sara Gregg, Ryan McCollum, Earl Godfrey, Zach Kushner, Leonard Shaker and David Lipke.

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Ashe looks ahead to 2026, reflects on 2025

By Peter Tuohy | Feb 4, 2026

Ashe looks ahead to 2026, reflects on 2025

LONGMEADOW — State Rep. Brian Ashe spoke on what he is carrying into 2026, while taking a look back on what he accomplished in 2025.

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So That Reminds Me: Highlighting local wings and game day bites

By Tyler Garnet | Jan 30, 2026

So That Reminds Me: Highlighting local wings and game day bites

On the Jan. 30 episode of “So That Reminds Me,” Dennis Hackett, Chris Maza and Ryan Feyre sat down to discuss an iconic Super Bowl delectable: chicken wings.

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Warming centers by cities and towns as cold weather arrives at end of January

By Debbie Gardner | Jan 22, 2026

Warming centers by cities and towns as cold weather arrives at end of January

It’s going to be a brutal end to the month of January. Gone are the January thaw temps of mid-month. Heavy snow is predicted on Jan 25 to 26, with real feel daytime temperatures of 7 to 10 degrees and below zero temps predicted overnight, for the entire week.

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Longmeadow recognizes Oliveira for receiving municipal advocate award

By Peter Tuohy | Jan 21, 2026

Longmeadow recognizes Oliveira for receiving municipal advocate award

State Sen. Jake Oliveira recieves the Massachusetts Municipal Association’s Municipal Advocate Award.Reminder Publishing file photo LONGMEADOW — The Longmeadow Select Board recognized and congratulated state Sen. Jake Oliveira in its Jan. 20 meeting for being...

Longmeadow town manager looks ahead to Fiberspring vote, future use of town buildings in 2026

By Peter Tuohy | Jan 20, 2026

Longmeadow town manager looks ahead to Fiberspring vote, future use of town buildings in 2026

Longmeadow Town Manager Lyn Simmons.Reminder Publishing file photo LONGMEADOW — Longmeadow Town Manager Lyn Simmons is looking ahead into 2026 with finding a use for Old Town Hall, Town Hall and Community House, along with moving forward on the Fiberspring project....

Progress with Longmeadow Fiberspring project presented to Select Board

By Peter Tuohy | Jan 9, 2026

Progress with Longmeadow Fiberspring project presented to Select Board

LONGMEADOW — South Hadley Electric Light Department met with the Longmeadow Select Board to present the current progress in the Fiberspring project at its Jan 5 meeting.