Wilbraham
Wilbraham approves FY27 budget, school projects at Town Meeting
WILBRAHAM — Wilbraham’s Annual Town Meeting is officially in the rearview, but it didn’t leave before sparking conversation and debate amongst residents on multiple articles, including the town’s fiscal year 2027 budget and multiple school projects.
New district chef brings farm to cafeteria approach
WILBRAHAM — At a time when school cafeterias are being reimagined across the country, District Chef Cynthia Normandin is helping lead that transformation in the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District through fresh ingredients, local partnerships and scratch cooking that introduces students to healthier foods and new flavors.
Tina Lesniak
Wilbraham solidifies list of articles ahead of Annual Town Meeting
WILBRAHAM — Wilbraham’s Annual Town Meeting is set for 6:30 p.m. on May 11 at Minnechaug Regional High School and the warrant has been finalized.
Old Meeting House sets opening day for Hill Climb
WILBRAHAM — One of Wilbraham’s most historic buildings is preparing to open for the season in correlation with a tradition dating back to 1908.
Wilbraham Select Board candidates answer questions ahead of election
WILBRAHAM — With the May 16 town election approaching quickly in Wilbraham, Reminder Publishing sent questions to the candidates for the contested Select Board race. Current Select Board Chair Michael Squindo is seeking reelection for a second three-year term, with...
Wilbraham ballot finalized as annual town election approaches
WILBRAHAM — The Wilbraham annual town election ballot has been finalized by Town Clerk Deborah Brennan and shows contested races for the Select Board and the Board of Assessors.
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.
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.
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
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.