Longmeadow
Survey seeks opinions on which Longmeadow roadway projects to prioritize
LONGMEADOW — Roadwork, including the installation of sidewalks, bike lanes and crosswalks, is a never-ending challenge for municipalities. Longmeadow is asking residents for their opinions on which roadway projects will help make streets “complete.”
Town clerks lay out what to expect at the Sept. 3 primary election
The Sept. 3 state primary election is just around the corner. At this election, residents will have the opportunity to vote in the seven available races to put forth their thoughts on who should be elected. In preparation for the election, Reminder Publishing...
Where and when to vote in state primary election
Residents will soon have the opportunity to vote in the upcoming state primary election on Sept 3. To share information on where and when to vote on election day, Reminder Publishing created a list of polling locations to help residents of East Longmeadow, Hampden, Longmeadow and Wilbraham.
Academics, athletics, finances: new middle school about than location
LONGMEADOW — When voters at Town Meeting approved the feasibility study for a solution to Longmeadow’s aging middle schools in October 2022, it kicked off a long process that explored whether there should be one or two schools, where they should be located and how extensive the project should be.
Officials discuss crime, legislative priorities at Sheriff’s Picnic
SPRINGFIELD — Considered by many to be the political event of the year in Western Massachusetts, Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi’s annual golf tournament and picnic again drew a bevy of local and state elected officials.
Abutters object to location of new Longmeadow middle school at Williams site
LONGMEADOW — Members of the Middle School Building Committee hosted a meeting for the abutters of Williams Middle School on Aug. 15. The property at 410 Williams St. has been selected by the committee as the preferred location for the town’s future combined middle school. About 40 people attended the meeting, nearly all of whom were opposed to the project being built at the site.
Early voting for state primary election opens Aug. 24
With the Sept. 3 State Primary election just around the corner, early voting in East Longmeadow, Hampden, Longmeadow and Wilbraham will begin on Aug. 24.
Longmeadow Select Board sets water rates, seeks alternate registrar candidate
LONGMEADOW — After months of debate, the Longmeadow Select Board set the water, sewer and stormwater rates for fiscal year 2025. The Springfield Water & Sewer Commission, which sells Longmeadow its water, charged the town $1.9 million this year, $433,133 over...
Veterinary clinic offers range of services for pets, their ‘parents’
LONGMEADOW — Longmeadow pet parents now have a comprehensive veterinary clinic to provide the best care for their four-legged family members. On Aug. 5, the experienced trio of Caroline Joos, Kristin Lappetito and Angela DuBois officially opened the doors of Longmeadow Veterinary Clinic, the town’s only veterinary clinic.
Towns awarded Community Mitigation Fund money
East Longmeadow, Longmeadow and Wilbraham were among the towns to receive grant funds from the recent division by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission of $18 million as part of the Community Mitigation Fund.