Wilbraham
Wilbraham store owner celebrates five-year anniversary
WILBRAHAM — The Scented Garden Gift Shoppe is celebrating five years of its current ownership.
Wilbraham Planning Board discusses considerations for accessory dwelling bylaw
WILBRAHAM — During its Sept. 25 meeting, the Wilbraham Planning Board discussed considerations for the town’s modified bylaw for accessory dwelling units following the recent state approval of the Affordable Homes Act.
Local author to give presentation on King Philip’s War
WILBRAHAM — When Longmeadow author Michael Tougias describes the infamous King Philip’s War in Western Massachusetts, he calls it cataclysmic and the bloodiest conflict in American History.
Route 20 project moving to public hearing phase
WILBRAHAM — At its Sept. 16 meeting, the Wilbraham Select Board unanimously agreed to proceed with the next step of the Route 20 project, which will be the public hearing phase.
Updates shared on Thornton W. Burgess School, bus route delays
HAMPEN — During the Sept. 19 Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School Committee meeting, Superintendent John Provost provided an update on the district’s coordination with the Hampden Board of Selectmen to return Thornton W. Burgess School to town ownership.
Wilbraham-Hampden Academic Trust to host festival to support school grants
WILBRAHAM — The Wilbraham-Hampden Academic Trust will be hosting its innaugural Family Fall Fest on Sunday, Sept. 29, beginning at 12 p.m. at Fern Valley Farms to support the organization’s work to provide grants to teachers in Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District.
Wilbraham diver named All-American
WILBRAHAM — Minnechaug Regional High School student and Wilbraham resident Collin Purcell was one of 100 student divers named All-American for high school level boys one meter diving by the National Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association of America.
HWRSD approves updated bullying prevention plan
WILBRAHAM — The Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School Committee approved an updated bullying prevention plan during its Sept. 4 meeting, focusing on in-school and online bullying as well as different types of bullying behavior.
Improvements on the way for Boston Road intersection
WILBRAHAM — After discussions with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, Wilbraham has received confirmation that improvements to the intersection of Main Street, Maple Street and Boston Road will be included in the town’s Route 20 project, the DPW stated.
Wilbraham Middle School hosts book drive after mold damages books
WILBRAHAM — Wilbraham Middle School hosted a book donation drive from Sept. 3-6 at the school after mold spores irrevocably damaged books and other materials in more than a dozen classrooms.
