Longmeadow
Dates and locations to know for the election in East Longmeadow, Longmeadow, Hampden and Wilbraham
On Nov. 5, residents will have their final opportunity to vote in this year’s state and presidential election.
Longmeadow Select Board approves warrant, MassDEP puts town ‘on notice’
LONGMEADOW — The Longmeadow Select Board spent most of its Oct. 21 meeting putting the final details on the Nov. 12 Town Meeting Warrant. While most of the 29 articles were easily approved, the language of a few articles created confusion and led to some articles being pushed to 2025.
‘Endless’ benefits to fiber, says Longmeadow task force, provider
LONGMEADOW — Cities and towns across Western Massachusetts are exploring municipally owned internet networks. Chicopee, Westfield and South Hadley operate networks, while Hampden, East Longmeadow, West Springfield, Wilbraham and Southwick are at various stages of municipal fiber projects with different internet service providers.
Warren, Deaton spar in debate ahead of U.S. Senate election
SPRINGFIELD — U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Cambridge) and John Deaton, her challenger for the Massachusetts Senate seat, sparred in a contentious debate in Springfield on Oct. 17.
Bliss Park playground to be renovated for drainage, ADA-compliance
The playground at Bliss Park will be renovated to increase compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and best practices for accessibility.Reminder Publishing file photo LONGMEADOW — Coming shortly after the recent opening of new, inclusive playgrounds at...
Rigney selected as Longmeadow’s next fire chief
LONGMEADOW — The Longmeadow Select Board approved the appointment of Deputy Fire Chief John Rigney as the new head of the Fire Department upon Chief John Dearborn’s retirement in November.
Early voting for state elections begins Oct. 19
Residents will soon have their first opportunity to vote in this year’s Nov. 5 state and presidential election. Beginning on Oct. 19, early voting will open in East Longmeadow, Hampden, Longmeadow and Wilbraham.
Milleron: ‘Half the district doesn’t know I’m running’
U.S. Rep. Richard Neal (D-Springfield) is a well-known name in Massachusetts. Nadia Milleron is not, and as a candidate for the 1st Congressional District, she is outraged by that.
Friends of Storrs Library: 30 years of engaging with the community
LONGMEADOW — For 30 years, a group of Longmeadow residents has raised money to help bring programs to patrons of the Richard Salter Storrs Library. As it looks to the future, the organization wants to focus on programs and fundraisers that bring the community together.
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.
