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

By | 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 | 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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HWRSD School Committee discuss budget gaps, potential reductions

By | Mar 9, 2026

HWRSD School Committee discuss budget gaps, potential reductions

WILBRAHAM — The Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District could be facing a budget shortfall in fiscal year 2027 with a projected $3.5 million gap between what the towns are expected to be able to offer and a level service budget.


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Wilbraham’s O’Toole crowned as the 2026 Springfield colleen

By | Mar 3, 2026

Wilbraham’s O’Toole crowned as the 2026 Springfield colleen

WILBRAHAM — At the annual coronation ball on Feb. 7, the Springfield St. Patrick’s Parade Committee crowned Anna O’Toole, a Minnechaug Regional High School senior, as the 2026 Springfield colleen.


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Wilbraham residents hear options for Memorial School

By | Mar 2, 2026

Wilbraham residents hear options for Memorial School

WILBRAHAM — Scores of people filled a large space at the Wilbraham Senior Center on Feb. 24, all wanting to know what would become of Memorial School.


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‘MELLOW’ captures local man’s meditation trip

By | Feb 27, 2026

‘MELLOW’ captures local man’s meditation trip

Billy Rosenbeck, owner of The Mellow Elephant Meditation, spent World Meditation Day last spring road tripping across the region to lead 10 different mediations in 10 different locations, and now a documentary capturing this effort is available to the public.


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Puppolo hosts informational session on tax credits in Wilbraham

By | Feb 16, 2026

Puppolo hosts informational session on tax credits in Wilbraham

WILBRAHAM — With tax season upon us, state Rep. Angelo Puppolo hosted an informational event to educate about tax credits that people might not know they’re eligible for at the Wilbraham Senior Center on Feb. 12.


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HWRSD tackles budget reductions for fiscal year 2027

By | Feb 6, 2026

HWRSD tackles budget reductions for fiscal year 2027

WILBRAHAM — Putting the budget together is in full swing and the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District School Committee is beginning to see what their finalized budget might be looking like with reduced numbers from state aid and estimates that are too high for the towns.


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HWRSD educators, students speak out again about contract

By | Jan 30, 2026

HWRSD educators, students speak out again about contract

WILBRAHAM — The Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District School Committee meeting on Jan. 22 was filled with those looking to give public comment on the current negotiations between the committee and the Hampden-Wilbraham Education Association.


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