Ludlow
Tight votes on budget, animal control at Ludlow’s Town Meeting
LUDLOW — Ludlow’s May 13 Town Meeting featured vigorous debate on a few of the 35 articles, splitting the voters and requiring standing counts.
Ludlow CARES seeks reimbursement from opioid funds
LUDLOW — At its May 7 meeting, the Board of Selectmen met with representatives from the Ludlow CARES Coalition who are pursuing program and operating expense reimbursement from the town’s opioid settlement funds.
Ludlow Town Meeting warrant projects are large in scale, price
LUDLOW — When Ludlow conducts its spring Town Meeting on Monday, May 13, voters will be asked to fund capital projects, the beginnings of a park and a comprehensive project to improve and re-envision the streets in one area of town. They will also have the chance to weigh in on zoning changes to several properties.
Oliveira leads lawmakers on district tour
LUDLOW — State Sen. Jake Oliveira (D-Ludlow) led a group of his fellow lawmakers on a “Sena-Tour” of the Pioneer Valley, highlighting areas of his district, including Belchertown and the Ludlow Mills.
Tenants take their fight to the attorney general, courts
LUDLOW — Tenants at two Ludlow mobile home parks are taking the legal route in fighting back against the owner, Thomas Lennon, who they say has failed to uphold his responsibilities as a landlord.
Increased Whitney Park Summer Program cost due to ‘tight’ Ludlow budget
LUDLOW — The Ludlow Recreation Department Whitney Park Summer Program’s fees were recently increased by more than $200 following a need for additional camp staff combined with a challenging budget season, Recreation Commission Chair John Archambeau told Reminder...
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.
