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By | May 29, 2024

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.


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By | May 20, 2024

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.


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By | May 20, 2024

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.


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Tight votes on budget, animal control at Ludlow’s Town Meeting

By | May 20, 2024

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.


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Ludlow CARES seeks reimbursement from opioid funds

By | May 14, 2024

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.


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By | May 7, 2024

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.


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By | May 7, 2024

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.


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Tenants take their fight to the attorney general, courts

By | May 7, 2024

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.


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Ludlow officers, dispatchers commended for bravery in officer shooting

By | Apr 24, 2024

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.


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