Wilbraham
Boards, committees spar over bleachers, agree to budget collaboration
WILBRAHAM — The Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District School Committee hosted the leadership from Hampden and Wilbraham for a multi-board meeting that varied in tone from tense to cautiously optimistic.
Velis supports American Legion’s Student Trooper Program
SPRINGFIELD — A 35-year-old program just got another boost from state Sen. John Velis during a small gathering on Sept. 26 at the Massachusetts State Police Barracks on Liberty Street.
Wilbraham Planning Board discusses creation of master plan
WILBRAHAM — At the Sept. 24 Wilbraham Planning Board meeting, board member Jack Luttrell kicked off a lively discussion about developing a master plan.
Livy’s VIP Dance to fund ‘hope’ for those with genetic disorder
WILBRAHAM — For families of a person with the neurodevelopmental disorder Rett syndrome, daily life can be isolating, said Maggie Wurm, whose 24-year-old daughter, Madasyn, has the disorder.
Accessory dwelling units approved under Wilbraham’s bylaw
WILBRAHAM — The Wilbraham Planning Board approved two accessory dwelling units at its Sept. 24 meeting, the first to be approved since a bylaw regulating them was passed at the annual Town Meeting in May.
Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School Committee considers bleachers conditions, funding
WILBRAHAM — The Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School Committee discussed the longstanding issue of the bleachers at Minnechaug Regional High School at its Sept. 10 meeting.
Meet the Wilbraham Public Library’s new director: Melissa Harter
There is a new face at the Wilbraham Public Library. Melissa Harter began her tenure as the library’s director on Aug. 25, taking the reins from retiring director Karen Ball.
Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School Committee talks meeting with select boards, regional agreement
WILBRAHAM — While talks initially reached an impasse over revisions to the regional agreement between Hampden and Wilbraham, the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District School Committee received updates on the agreement and discussed a meeting with both towns’...
Business owners to renovate and modernize Wilbraham’s Lakeside Inn
WILBRAHAM — Two local business owners are redeveloping a property on Boston Road, bringing back its original purpose as a place for people to stay and dine along Nine Mile Pond.
Future of Wilbraham Hill Climb may depend on state law against street racing
A classic Porsche faces Monson Road prior to starting a timed run during the Wilbraham Hill Climb on Saturday, May 10.Republican file photo WILBRAHAM — A new issue has been raised in the ongoing debate over whether the town should continue to approve the Wilbraham...
