WE ARE HOMETOWN NEWS.

Wilbraham

The Apple Place tradition continues with new owners

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.


Wilbraham Hill Climb returns to Monson Road

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.


Ludlow officers, dispatchers commended for bravery in officer shooting

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.


New HWRSD director of student services selected

WILBRAHAM — Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School Committee members voted to select Joshua Dickson as the new director of student services after interviewing three finalists for the position at the March 28 meeting. Dickson, who has served as director of student...

Decades in the making, new Wilbraham Senior Center is ‘a fun, happening space’

Decades in the making, new Wilbraham Senior Center is ‘a fun, happening space’

WILBRAHAM — Next week, for the first time in decades, older residents of Wilbraham will be able to walk into a space that is dedicated to their enjoyment and helping them live their best lives as they age.


Wilbraham community members attend forum on town tax rates

WILBRAHAM — Residents recently received a crash course on why their local taxes rise or fall, what goes into the arithmetic that determines the tax rates themselves and what often used terms such as “free cash” and “mill rates” actually mean.


Wilbraham awarded Green Communities grant funding

WILBRAHAM — The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources’ Green Communities Division awarded the Town of Wilbraham a $54,358 Green Communities grant to help fund a variety of energy conservation measures.