Wilbraham

By Bill Zito | 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 Laura Mason | 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 Bill Zito | 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 Bill Zito | 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 Bill Zito | 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 Laura Mason | 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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The Apple Place tradition continues with new owners

By Bill Zito | May 15, 2024

The Apple Place tradition continues with new owners

EAST LONGMEADOW — A well known local farm stand will stay true to tradition after opening this month under new ownership, but with the former owners sticking close by to help out.

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Wilbraham Hill Climb returns to Monson Road

By Sarah Heinonen | May 8, 2024

Wilbraham Hill Climb returns to Monson Road

WILBRAHAM — It was 1908, a big year for the automobile. Henry Ford produced the Model T; six vehicles attempted a trip from New York City to Paris over the Bering Strait and the first Wilbraham Hill Climb saw 72 cars climb the incredibly steep Monson Road. In the case of the Hill Climb, cars are still testing their mettle. This year, on Saturday, May 11, vehicles will again gun their engines to see who will claim victory over gravity and top the hill.

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By Laura Mason | May 1, 2024

Wilbraham Finance Committee, HWRSD disagree over budget

HAMPDEN — Superintendent John Provost announced at the April 25 Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School Committee meeting that the town of Wilbraham intends to publish a different budget total on its Town Meeting warrant than the number approved by the School Committee....

Ludlow officers, dispatchers commended for bravery in officer shooting

By Sarah Heinonen | Apr 24, 2024

Ludlow officers, dispatchers commended for bravery in officer shooting

LUDLOW — Six Ludlow police officers and three dispatchers were recognized at the April 16 Ludlow Board of Selectmen meeting for their bravery in coming to the assistance of an injured officer in a dangerous situation.