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Way Finders breaks ground on Ludlow affordable housing

By | Jul 8, 2024

Way Finders breaks ground on Ludlow affordable housing

LUDLOW — Amid a substantial, well-documented housing shortage in Western Massachusetts, a community housing organization has broken ground on 43 new apartments in the town of Ludlow.


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By | Jul 1, 2024

Unfilled school positions lead to budget surplus in Ludlow

LUDLOW — At the last meeting of her tenure with the Ludlow School Department, Director of Operations and School Business Manager Kathleen Demetrius reported that the end of fiscal year 2024 is wrapping up well, but a substantial amount of money remains unencumbered.


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Police pedal 300 miles in Unity Tour for fallen officer fund

By | Jun 25, 2024

Police pedal 300 miles in Unity Tour for fallen officer fund

In May, a team of five Western Massachusetts police officers honored all fallen cops — 23,785 throughout American history, according to the memorial fund — by pedaling more than 300 miles from northern New Jersey to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C.


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Staasi Heropoulos has been a broadcast and print journalist as well as a corporate communications practitioner, in Western Mass. and internationally for more than 40 years. He loves writing feature articles on local people and places but also welcomes story ideas about corporate and government malfeasance. Staasi can be reached at Staasi.Heropoulos@gmail.com.

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By | Jun 24, 2024

Committee seeks feedback on Ludlow’s possible change to town council

LUDLOW — The Ludlow Government Charter Committee presented early recommendations for changes in the town’s charter at a public forum on June 17. , but so far, 2024 has been the best year of my life. I have experienced so many work-related accomplishments.


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Ludlow celebrates 250th anniversary with parade

By | Jun 24, 2024

Ludlow celebrates 250th anniversary with parade

LUDLOW — Ludlow marked its 250th birthday with a parade, followed by a community block party, on June 15.


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Council of Jewish Women awards $70K in scholarships

By | Jun 17, 2024

Council of Jewish Women awards $70K in scholarships

Nearly 50 students will have an easier time paying for college this fall with scholarships totaling $70,000 from the Springfield Council of Jewish Women.


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Foundation kicks off campaign to support sober living for women

By | Jun 17, 2024

Foundation kicks off campaign to support sober living for women

LONGMEADOW — Grace Dias called it “the beginning of an important journey.”


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Ludlow Health Department: residents can help reduce rodents

By | Jun 10, 2024

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.


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By | Jun 6, 2024

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.


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By | Jun 6, 2024

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.


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