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Combined middle school approved for $151M

Combined middle school approved for $151M

LONGMEADOW — With a vote of 1,374-402, residents in Longmeadow chose to fund a $151.59 million combined middle school on the existing Williams Middle School campus.


Precautions, changes made in preparation for oversized Town Meeting

Precautions, changes made in preparation for oversized Town Meeting

LONGMEADOW — The Town Meeting on Sept. 9, which will determine if Longmeadow’s proposed middle school will be funded, is expected to be attended by up to 3,000 voters.


Local fiction writer to release latest project Sept. 16

LONGMEADOW — Novelist and publisher Linda Cardillo will release her newest work, “Paint the Wind” on Sept. 16.


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Longmeadow to vote on new middle school

Longmeadow to vote on new middle school

LONGMEADOW — On Sept. 9, Longmeadow residents will vote at Town Meeting on whether to approve a debt exclusion to fund the construction of a new middle school at 410 Williams St.


Longmeadow School Committee approves article for middle school funding

Longmeadow School Committee approves article for middle school funding

LONGMEADOW — The School Committee approved referral of an article to fund the construction of a combined middle school on Williams Street for inclusion on the Sept. 9 Town Meeting warrant.


Municipalities grateful for added road aid to tackle large backlog

Municipalities grateful for added road aid to tackle large backlog

Cities and towns across the commonwealth will receive an unexpected increase in their state aid for roadways, a welcomed relief in a particularly tight fiscal year.


Longmeadow’s infrastructure needs investment, says DPW director

Longmeadow’s infrastructure needs investment, says DPW director

LONGMEADOW — Longmeadow has an infrastructure problem. That was the takeaway from a presentation by DPW Director Sean Van Deusen to the Select Board at its Aug. 18 meeting.


Parents concerned, upset after Longmeadow school librarian’s arrest

Parents concerned, upset after Longmeadow school librarian’s arrest

LONGMEADOW — The arrest of a middle school librarian charged with distribution of child sex abuse materials has led the Longmeadow community to express concern and outrage.


Longmeadow parents concerned, outraged after librarian arrest

Longmeadow parents concerned, outraged after librarian arrest

LONGMEADOW — The arrest of a middle school librarian charged with distribution of child sex abuse materials has led the Longmeadow community to express concern and outrage.


Longmeadow Pride Festival to celebrate fifth anniversary

Longmeadow Pride Festival to celebrate fifth anniversary

LONGMEADOW — In the fall of 2020, amidst the coronavirus pandemic and political upheaval, the Longmeadow Pride Alliance took to the Town Green to host its first celebration of LGBTQ+ people and their belonging in the wider community.