Wilbraham

By Laura Mason | Nov 13, 2024

The Guilty Grape officially opens in Wilbraham

WILBRAHAM — Local wine and beer store The Guilty Grape has officially opened its doors to customers.

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Springfield Thunderbirds host annual School Day Game

By Chris Maza | Nov 13, 2024

Springfield Thunderbirds host annual School Day Game

SPRINGFIELD — Thousands of area school children had the opportunity to see the Springfield Thunderbirds play their annual School Day Game with a 10:30 a.m. puck drop on Nov. 6.

Chris Maza

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Neal defeats activist opponent, secures 19th term in House

By Sarah Heinonen | Nov 11, 2024

Neal defeats activist opponent, secures 19th term in House

The morning after the Nov. 5 election, while control of the U.S. House of Representatives was still in the air, the outcome in Massachusetts’ First Congressional District was clear. U.S. Rep. Richard Neal (D-Springfield) won a 19th term, his sixth representing the westernmost district in the state.

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By Laura Mason | Nov 6, 2024

Friends of Wilbraham Seniors to celebrate Holiday Bazaar in new center

WILBRAHAM — After years of fundraising, this year’s Friends of the Wilbraham Seniors annual Holiday Bazaar will be hosted in the town’s new Senior Center, located at 250 Springfield St. behind the town offices.

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By G. Michael Dobbs | Nov 6, 2024

Springfield art exhibit reflects effort to cope with grief

SPRINGFIELD — The use of art to express feelings of grief is the reason for the second annual exhibit of art made by participants in the peer-support programs offered by Rick’s Place in Wilbraham.

G. Michael Dobbs

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By Laura Mason | Oct 30, 2024

Town clerks lay out what to expect for the Nov. 5 state election

With the Nov. 5 election in a few days, towns and residents are in the final stages of preparing for the upcoming state and presidential election.

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By Laura Mason | Oct 30, 2024

Dates and locations to know for the election in East Longmeadow, Longmeadow, Hampden and Wilbraham

On Nov. 5, residents will have their final opportunity to vote in this year’s state and presidential election.

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By Tyler Garnet | Oct 23, 2024

Wilbraham Select Board tabs new fire captain, library trustee

WILBRAHAM – During the Select Board meeting on Oct. 21, a new fire captain was named, and a vacant library trustee position was filled.

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By Sarah Heinonen | Oct 21, 2024

Warren, Deaton spar in debate ahead of U.S. Senate election

SPRINGFIELD — U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Cambridge) and John Deaton, her challenger for the Massachusetts Senate seat, sparred in a contentious debate in Springfield on Oct. 17.

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By Ryan Feyre | Oct 16, 2024

Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School Committee supports passage of MCAS question

WILBRAHAM — With less than a month to go before the Nov. 5 general election, the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School Committee voted to support the passage of ballot Question 2, which would repeal the high school graduation requirement for passing the MCAS test.