Wilbraham
HWRSD educators, students speak out again about contract
WILBRAHAM — The Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District School Committee meeting on Jan. 22 was filled with those looking to give public comment on the current negotiations between the committee and the Hampden-Wilbraham Education Association.
Wilbraham Select Board appoints new police officer
WILBRAHAM — On Jan. 27, the Wilbraham Select Board interviewed and appointed Shawn Cruzado to the Wilbraham Police Department.
Warming centers by cities and towns as cold weather arrives at end of January
It’s going to be a brutal end to the month of January. Gone are the January thaw temps of mid-month. Heavy snow is predicted on Jan 25 to 26, with real feel daytime temperatures of 7 to 10 degrees and below zero temps predicted overnight, for the entire week.
Wilbraham Select Board Chair names goals for 2026
WILBRAHAM — Wilbraham Select Board Chair Michael Squindo listed different goals for the Select Board moving forward into 2026.
Ryan’s legacy in action: How RD26 turned heartbreak into healing
WILBRAHAM — The RD26 Foundation, created in memory of Wilbraham teen Ryan Jude Doyle, continues to turn grief into generosity with a recent $100,000 donation to the University of Massachusetts Children’s Hospital that has helped establish the Ryan Jude Doyle Infusion Suite.
Oliveira sees affordability as state’s main challenge in 2026
This is the second year of the 2025-2026 legislative session. Typically, the first year of the session sees a flurry of activity, with about 7,000 bills filed. State Sen. Jake Oliveira filed more than 700 bills himself in 2025.
Magnolia Insurance Agency opens new location in Wilbraham
WILBRAHAM — Despite strong winds and rain, The Magnolia Agency cut the ribbon to officially open their new location at 95 Office Park on Dec. 19.
Sullivans partner with Lock & Key Realty for Lakeside Inn renovations
WILBRAHAM — The next steps in the renovation of Wilbraham’s Lakeside Inn were revealed by John and Joe Sullivan on Dec. 23 with the announcement of a partnership with Lock & Key Realty, represented by Marc Murphy, Jordan Healy and Michael Rodgers.
Educators speak out about contract negotiations
WILBRAHAM — Educators in the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District spoke out for a resolution in the contract negotiations between the Hampden Wilbraham Education Association and the School Committee in its meeting on Dec. 18.
Hampden-Wilbraham School Committee withdraws from current MSBA program
WILBRAHAM — The Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District School Committee voted to withdraw Wilbraham Middle School from the Massachusetts School Building Authority’s accelerated repair program and submit a state of interest in applying for the MSBA’s core program in its meeting on Dec. 18.
