Ludlow
Ludlow Health Department: residents can help reduce rodents
LUDLOW — Ludlow has been experiencing an influx of rodent activity in the past two years. As the presence of rats and mice in backyards and trashcans has continued to be an issue for many in the community, the town released a statement urging people to take precautions on their properties, such as securing trashcans and reducing clutter.
Codding selected as new Ludlow School Committee member
LUDLOW — Resident Amanda Codding was announced as the appointee for the vacancy on the Ludlow School Committee following a joint vote of the School Committee and Board of Selectmen on May 28.
Western Mass. senators push priorities in budget debate
Following a vigorous May 23 debate session, the nearly $60 billion budget reached unanimous approval by the Massachusetts state Senate. Members adopted more than 400 of the 1,100 amendments filed, resulting in close to $90 million of additional spending with Western Massachusetts lawmakers maintaining the regions stake in funding.
Ludlow’s 250th birthday to be celebrated with parade, block party
LUDLOW — This year marks the 250th anniversary of Ludlow’s incorporation as a town, and what would a birthday be without a birthday party? On Saturday, June 15, the town’s 250th Semi-Quincentennial Celebration Committee is hosting an all-day celebration with a parade and picnic block party.
Ludlow departments collaborate with CHD to address mental health
In recent years, health professionals, including the U.S. surgeon general, have begun working to curb the nation’s levels of mental health crises. According to the National Institute for Mental Health, in 2021, 22.8% of all U.S. adults had a mental health illness. In the same year, the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, American Academy of Pediatrics and Children’s Hospital Association jointly issued a national state of emergency in children’s mental health.The town of Ludlow has decided to address the issue of mental health with two initiatives that pool the resources of the public and private health professionals, educators and emergency services.
Ludlow to host joint ice hockey team with Belchertown
LUDLOW — Ludlow High School athletics will host a joint ice hockey team with Belchertown High School for the coming hockey season following approval from the School Committee at its May 14 meeting.
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.
