Wilbraham

Activist Lachenmeyer to challenge Puppolo in Democratic primary

By Sarah Heinonen | Apr 21, 2026

Activist Lachenmeyer to challenge Puppolo in Democratic primary

SPRINGFIELD — This fall, voters will have a choice of who will represent them in the state House of Representitives’ 12th Hampden District.

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By Peter Tuohy | Apr 17, 2026

Friends of Wilbraham Seniors hosts paranormal presentation ‘Who Goes There’

WILBRAHAM — The Friends of Wilbraham Seniors are calling those interested in “what goes bump in the night” to attend “Who Goes There,” a presentation by Agawam Paranormal’s Lead Investigator and Director Rob Goff Sr. at the Wilbraham Senior Center on May 1 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The event is free of charge.

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HWRSD awarded $30,000 for news literacy program

By Peter Tuohy | Apr 16, 2026

HWRSD awarded $30,000 for news literacy program

WILBRAHAM — Students of the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District will soon be given the tools to critically analyze the news and media with a $30,000 grant for a three-year fellowship program with the News Literacy Project. The News Literacy Project is a...

HWRSD to notify staff of potential for more layoffs

By Peter Tuohy | Apr 7, 2026

HWRSD to notify staff of potential for more layoffs

WILBRAHAM — The Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District School Committee is notifying its staff about the possibility of more layoffs in the fiscal year 2027 reductions, cited as allowing staff to prepare for the “worst case scenario” by School Committee member Tim Collins.

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From side-job to success, HasBeen Toys and Comics marks two years

By Peter Tuohy | Apr 1, 2026

From side-job to success, HasBeen Toys and Comics marks two years

WILBRAHAM — Over 3,000 people flocked to Wilbraham’s HasBeen Toys and Comics on March 28 to celebrate the store’s two year anniversary.

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Excellence in Teaching Award goes to three HWRSD teachers

By Peter Tuohy | Mar 24, 2026

Excellence in Teaching Award goes to three HWRSD teachers

WILBRAHAM — Three teachers in the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District are being recognized with the 2025-26 Pioneer Valley Excellence in Teaching Award for going above and beyond, in and out of the classroom.

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Area chambers of commerce partner to Fill the Food Bank

By Sarah Heinonen | Mar 20, 2026

Area chambers of commerce partner to Fill the Food Bank

For the past few years, six area chambers of commerce have banded together to address a need that affects the people they serve across Hampden County — food insecurity.

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‘There’s a monsoon happening in Wilbraham and Hampden’

By Peter Tuohy | Mar 18, 2026

‘There’s a monsoon happening in Wilbraham and Hampden’

WILBRAHAM — Tempers flared and some tears were shed at the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District School Committee budget roundtable and vote on March 17.

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HWRSD grappling with difficult budget decisions

By Peter Tuohy | Mar 17, 2026

HWRSD grappling with difficult budget decisions

WILBRAHAM — In describing the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District’s fiscal year 2027 budget situation, Superintendent John Provost didn’t mince words — it’s a “disaster.”

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Wilbraham Public Library seeks artists to help create new logo

By Chris Maza | Mar 16, 2026

Wilbraham Public Library seeks artists to help create new logo

WILBRAHAM — The Wilbraham Public Library is calling for Wilbraham artists, high school age and above, to participate in a contest to help give their logo a fresh, new look and to help begin a new chapter at the library.