Ludlow
Ludlow officers, dispatchers commended for bravery in officer shooting
LUDLOW — Six Ludlow police officers and three dispatchers were recognized at the April 16 Ludlow Board of Selectmen meeting for their bravery in coming to the assistance of an injured officer in a dangerous situation.
Local community mourns loss of ‘rose in a world of thorns’
Family, friends and public officials are mourning the death of Eileen Monaghan, a victim of a murder allegedly committed by her boyfriend, Chicopee firefighter Jason Chapdelaine, on April 14.
Butterfly garden to be constructed in memory of Ludlow teacher
LUDLOW — In the coming weeks, a butterfly garden and memorial plaque will be placed at one of the raised flower beds outside of Harris Brook Elementary School in memory of former Ludlow teacher Elizabeth “Betsy” Koscher. Koscher taught second and later fourth grade...
Ludlow WIC office reopens to support families and dispel misconceptions
LUDLOW — Ludlow families have a new option for support with the reopening of the Women, Infants and Children program office after closing for four years.
Dias announces resignation from Ludlow School Committee
LUDLOW — School Committee member Joao Dias announced during the committee’s April 9 meeting that he would resign from the committee effective April 10. In a statement read by Dias, he explained that he “can no longer in good conscience” remain on the committee due...
Raspberries Records brings vinyl-buying experience to town
EAST LONGMEADOW — Ask someone in their 40s or older what buying music was like when they were teenagers, and they will likely describe going to a record store to comb through bins of vinyl records, CDs or cassette tapes. The advent of MP3s and streaming music...
Ludlow Community Center officially opens new outdoor courts
LUDLOW — The Ludlow Community Center/Randall Boys and Girls Club officially unveiled new outdoor courts at the 91 Claudias Way building during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 5.
Western Mass. represented in Healey’s Youth Advisory Council
Gov. Maura Healey swore in the members of her administration’s Youth Advisory Council on March 25.
Ludlow School Committee revises FY25 budget without staff cuts
LUDLOW — After previously stating that staff may need to be reduced, Ludlow Public Schools Superintendent Frank Tiano announced at the March 21 School Committee meeting that the administrative team had identified ways to reduce the fiscal year 2025 general fund...
Incumbents hold on to seats in Ludlow election races
LUDLOW — With a 22% voter turnout, incumbents bested their challengers in contested races for Board of Selectmen and School Committee during the annual town election on March 25. A number of other candidates ran unopposed for their respective posts. Current Board...