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Wilbraham, Hampden whacked by strong summer storm

By  and  | Jun 26, 2024

Wilbraham, Hampden whacked by strong summer storm

On the afternoon of June 22, areas of Hampden and Wilbraham were impacted by a severe thunderstorm that swept through the region.


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By | Jun 26, 2024

HWRSD, Hampden selectmen discuss future of Thornton W. Burgess School

WILBRAHAM — During a joint meeting on June 18, the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School Committee and Hampden Board of Selectmen discussed the future ownership of Thornton W. Burgess School.


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By | Jun 19, 2024

HWRSD approves modified program, evaluates superintendent

WILBRAHAM — At its June 13 meeting, the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School Committee approved the modified program of studies for Wilbraham Middle School, following its review by the Curriculum Subcommittee.


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Wilbraham Peach Blossom Festival marks eighth year

By | Jun 19, 2024

Wilbraham Peach Blossom Festival marks eighth year

WILBRAHAM — The Wilbraham Peach Blossom Festival Association hosted its annual festival for the eighth year during this past Father’s Day weekend at Wilbraham and Monson Academy.


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By | Jun 17, 2024

Select Board approves final agreement for move to regional dispatch

BELCHERTOWN — At its June 13 special meeting, the Select Board voted to endorse the final agreement between Belchertown, Wilbraham and Hampden with regard to regional dispatch services.


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Wilbraham student wins second in Letters About Literature program

By | Jun 12, 2024

Wilbraham student wins second in Letters About Literature program

WILBRAHAM — Seventh grade Wilbraham Middle School student Ian Stratton was honored as the second-place winner for level two of the 2024 Letters About Literature program during a May 21 ceremony at the Massachusetts State House.


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By | Jun 6, 2024

Western Mass. senators push priorities in budget debate

Following a vigorous May 23 debate session, the nearly $60 billion budget reached unanimous approval by the Massachusetts state Senate. Members adopted more than 400 of the 1,100 amendments filed, resulting in close to $90 million of additional spending with Western Massachusetts lawmakers maintaining the regions stake in funding.


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School district assessment, pickleball dominate Wilbraham Town Meeting

By | Jun 6, 2024

School district assessment, pickleball dominate Wilbraham Town Meeting

WILBRAHAM — A two-hour Town Meeting moved swiftly through a warrant containing 57 articles with attention focusing on the seemingly resolved differences in the budget numbers for the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District budget, funding for a new fire engine, issues concerning drinking water, battery storage, additions to the Memorial School pickleball courts, the presence of ice cream vendors and steeper fines for littering in town.


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By | May 22, 2024

Wilbraham election runs smoothly, aided by mail in balloting

WILBRAHAM — With only two contested races in the field, the May 18 Town Election saw a slightly higher return from voters, largely attributed to mail in voting, sparked by this year’s presidential election.


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By | May 22, 2024

Finance, HWRSD compromise on warrant disagreement

WILBRAHAM — During the May 21 joint meeting of the Wilbraham Finance Committee, Wilbraham Select Board and Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School Committee, the groups agreed to compromise following a disagreement over the budget recommendation for HWRSD.


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