Wilbraham

Puppolo hosts informational session on tax credits in Wilbraham

By Peter Tuohy | 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 Peter Tuohy | 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 Peter Tuohy | 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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Wilbraham Select Board appoints new police officer

By Peter Tuohy | Jan 29, 2026

Wilbraham Select Board appoints new police officer

WILBRAHAM — On Jan. 27, the Wilbraham Select Board interviewed and appointed Shawn Cruzado to the Wilbraham Police Department.

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Warming centers by cities and towns as cold weather arrives at end of January

By Debbie Gardner | Jan 22, 2026

Warming centers by cities and towns as cold weather arrives at end of January

It’s going to be a brutal end to the month of January. Gone are the January thaw temps of mid-month. Heavy snow is predicted on Jan 25 to 26, with real feel daytime temperatures of 7 to 10 degrees and below zero temps predicted overnight, for the entire week.

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Wilbraham Select Board Chair names goals for 2026

By Peter Tuohy | Jan 20, 2026

Wilbraham Select Board Chair names goals for 2026

WILBRAHAM — Wilbraham Select Board Chair Michael Squindo listed different goals for the Select Board moving forward into 2026.

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Ryan’s legacy in action: How RD26 turned heartbreak into healing

By Tina Lesniak | Jan 20, 2026

Ryan’s legacy in action: How RD26 turned heartbreak into healing

WILBRAHAM — The RD26 Foundation, created in memory of Wilbraham teen Ryan Jude Doyle, continues to turn grief into generosity with a recent $100,000 donation to the University of Massachusetts Children’s Hospital that has helped establish the Ryan Jude Doyle Infusion Suite.

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Oliveira sees affordability as state’s main challenge in 2026

By Sarah Heinonen | Jan 9, 2026

Oliveira sees affordability as state’s main challenge in 2026

This is the second year of the 2025-2026 legislative session. Typically, the first year of the session sees a flurry of activity, with about 7,000 bills filed. State Sen. Jake Oliveira filed more than 700 bills himself in 2025.

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Magnolia Insurance Agency opens new location in Wilbraham

By Peter Tuohy | Dec 30, 2025

Magnolia Insurance Agency opens new location in Wilbraham

WILBRAHAM — Despite strong winds and rain, The Magnolia Agency cut the ribbon to officially open their new location at 95 Office Park on Dec. 19.

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Sullivans partner with Lock & Key Realty for Lakeside Inn renovations

By Peter Tuohy | Dec 30, 2025

Sullivans partner with Lock & Key Realty for Lakeside Inn renovations

WILBRAHAM — The next steps in the renovation of Wilbraham’s Lakeside Inn were revealed by John and Joe Sullivan on Dec. 23 with the announcement of a partnership with Lock & Key Realty, represented by Marc Murphy, Jordan Healy and Michael Rodgers.