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Finance director says education is Longmeadow’s highest expense

Finance director says education is Longmeadow’s highest expense

LONGMEADOW — The Select Board was given a financial forecast presentation by Ian Coddington, Longmeadow’s finance director, during a joint meeting with the School Committee on Dec. 1.


Longmeadow Democratic Town Committee launches food drive

Longmeadow Democratic Town Committee launches food drive

LONGMEADOW — As food insecurity increases across the region, the Longmeadow Democratic Town Committee has launched an ongoing monthly food drive to help support residents facing growing financial strain.


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Longmeadow Select Board unsure of future uses for town buildings

Longmeadow Select Board unsure of future uses for town buildings

LONGMEADOW — Consideration into the future use of town buildings was given during the Longmeadow Select Board meeting on Nov. 17.


Holiday celebrations to begin across Hampden County

Holiday celebrations to begin across Hampden County

Towns in Hampden County are beginning to announce their holiday lighting celebrations as the holiday season is quickly approaching.


Paxton appointed as new public health director in Longmeadow

Paxton appointed as new public health director in Longmeadow

LONGMEADOW — After a “robust application and interview process,” according to Town Manager Lyn Simmons, Ryan Paxton was officially appointed to be the next director of public health in Longmeadow at the Select Board meeting on Nov. 3.


Longmeadow Food Pantry recovering from SNAP pause

Longmeadow Food Pantry recovering from SNAP pause

LOINGMEADOW — During the Town Meeting on Nov. 4, the Longmeadow Food Pantry announced that they were close to running out of supplies.


Longmeadow Town Meeting sees all articles pass except Article 2

Longmeadow Town Meeting sees all articles pass except Article 2

LONGMEADOW — On Nov. 4, residents of Longmeadow attended the town’s Special Town Meeting at the Longmeadow High School gymnasium to vote on 19 articles.


Longmeadow residents ask questions about intersection plan

Longmeadow residents ask questions about intersection plan

LONGMEADOW — About two dozen people attended an information session on possible changes to the intersections along Bliss Road and Williams Street between Redfern Drive and Bliss Court.