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Invasive spotted lanternflies nesting throughout Massachusetts

Invasive spotted lanternflies nesting throughout Massachusetts

LONGMEADOW — Longmeadow Tree Warden Leah Wallner is providing tips on what to do when seeing a spotted lanternfly, which has been found across 50 Massachusetts municipalities, including Longmeadow, East Longmeadow, Wilbraham, Hampden and Springfield.


Healey and Puppolo visit Rick’s Place in Wilbraham

Healey and Puppolo visit Rick’s Place in Wilbraham

WILBRAHAM — State Rep. Angelo Puppolo extended an invite to Gov. Maura Healey to visit Wilbraham’s Rick’s Place, allowing the governor to learn firsthand about the organization’s programs Aug. 19.


Springfield candidates talk campaigns at sheriff’s picnic

Springfield candidates talk campaigns at sheriff’s picnic

SPRINGFIELD — For the latest episode of “So That Reminds Me,” the hosts took the podcast on the road to Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi’s annual cookout on Aug. 19.


Towns announce voting information ahead of Sept. 1 primary

Towns announce voting information ahead of Sept. 1 primary

Ahead of the primary election on Sept. 1, Reminder Publishing has compiled a list of voting hours and locations in the area.


Puppolo and Oliveira make efforts to stop ‘persistent noise’ affecting Wilbraham residents

Puppolo and Oliveira make efforts to stop ‘persistent noise’ affecting Wilbraham residents

WILBRAHAM — State Sen. Jake Oliveira and state Rep. Angelo Puppolo have banded together to end a persistent humming and buzzing noise that has impacted the lives of Wilbraham residents for months, described by Oliveira as a “leaf blower left on in the distance.”


Wilbraham awarded $60,557 from Healey-Driscoll administration

Wilbraham awarded $60,557 from Healey-Driscoll administration

WILBRAHAM — The Healey-Driscoll administration is awarding over $8 million to cities and towns across the state to fund energy efficiency and clean energy projects, with Wilbraham receiving $60,557 to fund energy conservation measures.


Milleron and Whalen debate ahead of primary, midterm elections

Milleron and Whalen debate ahead of primary, midterm elections

SPRINGFIELD — Two people looking to unseat U.S. Rep. Richard Neal in the Massachusetts 1st Congressional House District met at a debate on Aug. 11 to discuss their politics, priorities and approach. Of those, the most daylight between Nadia Milleron and Jeromie Whalen was in their approach.


Martial artists from Wilbraham studio win big in Las Vegas tournament

Martial artists from Wilbraham studio win big in Las Vegas tournament

WILBRAHAM — Four martial artists from Wilbraham’s Giroux Bros. Martial Arts returned from Las Vegas as karate champions after placing first in their point sparring divisions at the Chuck Norris System International Training Championships, with one toting the coveted Norris Cup and the grand champion title.


For autistic children, wandering presents persistent danger

For autistic children, wandering presents persistent danger

A nonverbal teen with Down syndrome named Matteo left his house in Monson on June 29 without an adult’s knowledge. He was found two days later about a mile from his home. While the incident ended safely, it brought the issue of wandering among children with developmental disabilities to the forefront. State Rep. Angelo Puppolo joined the Office of the Child Advocate and the Department of Developmental Services in efforts to raise awareness about wandering among children with autism spectrum disorder.


‘Pizza with Puppolo’ returns with fraud protection seminar for homeowners

‘Pizza with Puppolo’ returns with fraud protection seminar for homeowners

WILBRAHAM — A special edition of “Pizza with Puppolo” with state Rep. Angelo Puppolo, alongside Hampden County Register of Deeds Cheryl Coakley-Rivera, informed homeowners of title fraud preventions, deed theft and resources available to protect property ownership at the Wilbraham Senior Center on Aug. 4.