Longmeadow
For autistic children, wandering presents persistent danger
A nonverbal teen with Down syndrome named Matteo left his house in Monson on June 29 without an adult’s knowledge. He was found two days later about a mile from his home. While the incident ended safely, it brought the issue of wandering among children with developmental disabilities to the forefront. State Rep. Angelo Puppolo joined the Office of the Child Advocate and the Department of Developmental Services in efforts to raise awareness about wandering among children with autism spectrum disorder.
Longmeadow middle schools to enact new curriculum for eighth graders
LONGMEADOW — Williams and Glenbrook Middle Schools are introducing an information literacy pilot program for eighth graders in the 2026-2027 school year after unanimous approval by the Longmeadow School Committee.
Longmeadow native takes part in creating video game, studio
LONGMEADOW — A college student hailing from Longmeadow and his roommates have started to make a name for themselves in the gaming community after developing a new indie game and creating their own studio.
Longmeadow Select Board sets in-person early voting dates for state primary and election
LONGMEADOW — Residents take to the polls for the state primary and election in just a short time and the Longmeadow Select Board has set the in-person early voting dates for both, with Chair Dan Zwirko citing the right to vote as “the most sacred thing we should be advocating for.”
Bliss Park’s new playground officially opens in Longmeadow
LONGMEADOW — The joyful sounds of children climbing, sliding and swinging filled the air at Bliss Park as Longmeadow residents, families, project partners and elected officials gathered to celebrate the opening of the park’s brand-new playground.
‘Family Fun Nights’ brings themed events to Longmeadow town pools
LONGMEADOW — The Longmeadow Parks and Recreation Department is making a splash at the town pools with three themed family events on select Friday nights across the remainder of the summer.
Future Building Use Task Force requests public feedback on uses for three Longmeadow buildings
LONGMEADOW — Longmeadow’s Future Building Use Task Force is getting the public involved in three community forums across the next few months to get opinions on how the town should move forward with uses for the Community House, Old Town Hall and Town Hall.
Longmeadow Middle School updates provided with early construction in motion
LONGMEADOW — The new Longmeadow Middle School enabling phases are well underway and project managers are preparing for when large-scale construction begins in September.
Free concerts return to Longmeadow throughout summer
LONGMEADOW — Longmeadow’s “Concerts on the Green” is back for the summer, bringing live music to residents with triple the bands performing across July and August nights.
Longmeadow Select Board sets date for fall Special Town Meeting
LONGMEADOW — With Longmeadow’s Annual Town Meeting and town elections complete, attention now turns to the Special Town Meeting.