Longmeadow
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
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.
Workshop ends in early design to restore Longmeadow’s Cooley Brook, improve parks
LONGMEADOW — A three-day workshop to explore the restoration of Cooley Brook ended on May 7 with a presentation about how the brook, as well as Laurel and Bliss parks, could be improved. Cooley Brook is a 1.5-mile stream that begins in Bliss Park and flows west,...
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
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.
Longmeadow reviews updated Hazard Mitigation Plan
LONGMEADOW — A virtual public hearing on April 29 offered community members an opportunity to review and offer input on the town of Longmeadow’s update to the 2024 Hazard Mitigation Plan. The meeting sought guidance and recommendation from town residents to assist...
Longmeadow continues commitment to preserving green canopy
LONGMEADOW — The purpose of the Longmeadow Town Tree Committee is to promote a healthy and sustainable community forest. For over 20 years, the town has been awarded Tree City USA.