Wilbraham
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...
Municipalities grateful for added road aid to tackle large backlog
Cities and towns across the commonwealth will receive an unexpected increase in their state aid for roadways, a welcomed relief in a particularly tight fiscal year.
Wilbraham Select Board hears support for Hill Climb, discusses tree proposals
After hearing in previous weeks from people who expressed concern and frustration with the traffic and vendors from the Wilbraham Hill Climb, an event in which participants race antique vehicles up the intensely steep slope of Monson Road, several residents who were ardently in favor of the event spoke before the Select Board on July 28.
Neal blasts cuts while marking Medicare, Medicaid anniversary
WILBRAHAM — To honor the 60th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid, U.S. Rep. Richard Neal visited the residents at Life Care Center of Wilbraham, a rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility on Boston Road.
Water users may see rate hike to cover $2 million project
WILBRAHAM — The Board of Water Commissioners met on July 18 to discuss a potential water rate increase to pay for a major infrastructure project that is expected to cost $2 million.
Wilbraham Select Board eyes tight deadline while hiring new police officer
WILBRAHAM — At the July 14 Select Board meeting, Cole Rigney was hired as a police officer, but the condensed timeline for the hiring left Select Board member Marc Ducey with “concerns.”
Business offers pool time to Westfield residents
WESTFIELD — Clancy Kaye, president and CEO of Pioneer Valley Fiberglass Pools & Spas has opened one of its pools to Westfield residents as a way to beat the heat and as a thank you to the city.
So That Reminds Me: Oliveira talks budget season, federal cuts
On the latest episode of “So That Reminds Me,” state Sen. Jake Oliveira sat down with co-hosts Chris Maza and Tyler Garnet to talk about everything going on in the Hampden, Hampshire and Worcester district.
HWRSD impacted by withheld federal funding
WILBRAHAM — The Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District is preparing for a delay or denial of federal funding.
Local cooling center locations with heat wave on the way
With hot days ahead, Reminder Publishing compiled a list of cooling stations available in local cities and towns for residents to beat the heat this summer. This list will be updated throughout the summer and as more cooling locations become available. If your town...
