Wilbraham
HWRSD capital costs debate continues
HAMPDEN — The Hampden Selectboard and Wilbraham Select Board once again met on April 2 to discuss updating the regional agreement governing the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District.
Volunteers to pick up town in third annual Wilbraham Clean Up
WILBRAHAM — Earth Day is April 22 this year, but volunteers in Wilbraham will be getting an early start when the third annual Wilbraham Clean Up takes place April 12.
Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School Committee makes last effort to reduce town assessments
WILBRAHAM — The Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District sent fiscal year 2026 assessment letters to both towns ahead of their spring town meetings, when the budget will be up for a vote. In a budget season full of tough decisions, however, the School Committee still questioned whether to adjust the assessments in hopes of earning good will and avoiding an us-versus-them funding situation.
DPW director talks water infrastructure, capital projects
WILBRAHAM — Voters at the spring Town Meeting will decide whether to approve DPW projects, including if the town should borrow up to $4 million for water infrastructure.
Question of middle school capital costs far from settled for HWRSD
HAMPDEN — The Hampden Selectboard and Wilbraham Select Board met on March 19 to discuss a major sticking point in updating the regional agreement governing the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District: who will pay for upgrades at the middle school?
Public urges no cuts to music as budget is passed
School Committee member Timothy Collins, wearing a shirt that reads “Fund our Future,” speaks at the March 6 School Committee meeting.Reminder Publishing photo by Sarah Heinonen WILBRAHAM — The Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School Committee voted to approve a $41.46...
Mountain View Dogs training business comes to Wilbraham
WILBRAHAM — Dog training is a science, said Shelby Coolidge, owner and trainer at the newly opened Mountain View Dogs. That is why Coolidge adheres to “force-free” training, which she said is an evidence-based method of instilling positive behaviors in canine companions.
Wilbraham Select Board discusses PVTA assessment increase at meeting
WILBRAHAM — Many people in Wilbraham rely on the buses operated by the Pioneer Valley Transit Authority. And while buses are free to riders right now, the town pays an assessment each year for the service. This year, the assessment has nearly doubled over last year, to nearly $85,000.
HWRSD reviews budget, discusses cuts to staff, programs
WILBRAHAM — Since the Feb. 4 budget roundtable with leadership from both towns and state legislators, placeholder figures have been locked down. While the numbers are becoming clearer, the future is far from certain.
Wilbraham Select Board hears about budget unknowns for FY26
WILBRAHAM — Unknown factors are creating complications for Wilbraham when drafting its fiscal year 2026 budget. At the Feb. 10 Select Board meeting, Town Administrator Nick Breault said he and Treasurer/Collector Barbara Hancock reviewed some of those problematic line items.
