Wilbraham
Towns awarded Community Mitigation Fund money
East Longmeadow, Longmeadow and Wilbraham were among the towns to receive grant funds from the recent division by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission of $18 million as part of the Community Mitigation Fund.
Local nursing homes facing fines, receivership
Highview of Northampton has seen a high number of fines and flagged deficiencies over the last three years. One of the most fined facilities in Massachusetts by the federal government during the same time, it has also not met state standards for registered nurse hours and is above the national average of health citations.
Local women selected as part of 2024 Commonwealth Heroines Class
Longmeadow resident Amy Baxter and Wilbraham resident Christine Goonan were recently celebrated as part of the 2024 class of Commonwealth Heroines by the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women.
Wilbraham seeking residents to fill committee vacancies
WILBRAHAM — The Wilbraham Select Board emphasized the need for resident volunteers to fill vacancies in town committees during its July 8 meeting.
HWRSD commences school improvement plan presentations
WILBRAHAM — The Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District began its school improvement plan presentations at its July 1 meeting with the first two school principals discussing recent achievements and specific goals for the coming 2024-25 school year.
Wilbraham Select Board moves forward with Memorial School pickleball courts
WILBRAHAM — During its June 24 meeting, the Wilbraham Select Board discussed the town’s options for future use of the Memorial School property, voting to move forward with installing pickleball courts and temporarily suspending work to designate the school as a historically significant property.
Wilbraham, Hampden whacked by strong summer storm
On the afternoon of June 22, areas of Hampden and Wilbraham were impacted by a severe thunderstorm that swept through the region.
HWRSD, Hampden selectmen discuss future of Thornton W. Burgess School
WILBRAHAM — During a joint meeting on June 18, the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School Committee and Hampden Board of Selectmen discussed the future ownership of Thornton W. Burgess School.
HWRSD approves modified program, evaluates superintendent
WILBRAHAM — At its June 13 meeting, the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School Committee approved the modified program of studies for Wilbraham Middle School, following its review by the Curriculum Subcommittee.
Wilbraham Peach Blossom Festival marks eighth year
WILBRAHAM — The Wilbraham Peach Blossom Festival Association hosted its annual festival for the eighth year during this past Father’s Day weekend at Wilbraham and Monson Academy.
