Longmeadow
Select Board, School Committee races decided in Longmeadow election
LONGMEADOW — The town’s June 11 election decided contested positions within the Select Board and School Committee while other seats ran with solo or no candidates listed on the ballot.
Bay Path University pantry receives $20,000 grant to expand services
LONGMEADOW — The Wildcat Pantry at Bay Path University recently received a $20,000 in recognition of the impact it has had on campus and to further grow the initiative.
Water rates may increase substantially for fiscal year 2025
LONGMEADOW — The Longmeadow Select Board weighed whether to approve a dramatic hike in water rates when it met on June 3. The rate increases are the largest in years, but Finance Director Ian Coddington warned they will not be the last.
Enslaved couple recognized by plaques, student research in Longmeadow
LONGMEADOW — Two-hundred fifty years after the death of an enslaved couple in Longmeadow, two stones that bear witness to their lives have been set into the ground in front of the First Church of Longmeadow.
Longmeadow student selected in Congressional Art Competition
LONGMEADOW — Longmeadow 10th grade student Imogen Jones was announced as the Massachusetts First Congressional Cistrict winner for the Congressional Art Competition during a small ceremony at Longmeadow High School on Monday, May 20.
Longmeadow hosts virtual discussion on long-range plan
LONGMEADOW — The town of Longmeadow hosted an online forum on May 21 to discuss its proposed long-range plan. The plan will serve as a roadmap for creating a climate-resilient and equitable community over the next 10 to 20 years.
Select Board, School Committee races are contested in Longmeadow election
LONGMEADOW — In contrast to a number of towns in the area, Longmeadow is presenting a somewhat healthy ballot chart with contested races for Select Board and School Committee.
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.