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Oliveira sees affordability as state’s main challenge in 2026

By | 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 | 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 | 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.


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Educators speak out about contract negotiations

By | Dec 30, 2025

Educators speak out about contract negotiations

WILBRAHAM — Educators in the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District spoke out for a resolution in the contract negotiations between the Hampden Wilbraham Education Association and the School Committee in its meeting on Dec. 18.


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Hampden-Wilbraham School Committee withdraws from current MSBA program

By | Dec 30, 2025

Hampden-Wilbraham School Committee withdraws from current MSBA program

WILBRAHAM — The Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District School Committee voted to withdraw Wilbraham Middle School from the Massachusetts School Building Authority’s accelerated repair program and submit a state of interest in applying for the MSBA’s core program in its meeting on Dec. 18.


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Wilbraham Select Board appoints two police officers to Police Department

By | Dec 22, 2025

Wilbraham Select Board appoints two police officers to Police Department

WILBRAHAM — The Wilbraham Select Board interviewed and appointed Ostaquio Rodrigues and Nicholas Cervizzi to the Wilbraham Police Department in its Dec. 15 meeting. Police Chief Edward Lennon presented the candidates to the Select Board.


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Year in Review: A look back at 2025 in East Longmeadow, Longmeadow, Hampden and Wilbraham

By | Dec 22, 2025

Year in Review: A look back at 2025 in East Longmeadow, Longmeadow, Hampden and Wilbraham

With 2026 just days away, Reminder Publishing is taking a look back at 2025 and the biggest stories from East Longmeadow, Hampden, Longmeadow and Wilbraham as well as from across the region. Between shifts in leadership, controversial building projects and more, 2025 was another year to remember.


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Hampden Selectboard votes in favor of middle school MSBA withdrawal

By | Dec 18, 2025

Hampden Selectboard votes in favor of middle school MSBA withdrawal

HAMPDEN — At the Dec. 8 meeting, the Hampden Selectboard voted to support the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District Committee’s decision to withdraw from it’s current Massachusetts School Building Authority project.


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Holly Fair returns to Wilbraham United Church

By | Dec 17, 2025

Holly Fair returns to Wilbraham United Church

WILBRAHAM — Wilbraham United Church hosted its 15th annual Holly Fair on Dec. 13.


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HWEA demonstrates for contract resolution

By | Dec 17, 2025

HWEA demonstrates for contract resolution

WILBRAHAM — The Hampden Wilbraham Education Association held a stand-out demonstration on Dec. 12 at Crane Park, bringing awareness to ongoing challenges educators have faced while working under expired contracts.


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