Wilbraham

Livy’s VIP Dance to fund ‘hope’ for those with genetic disorder

By Sarah Heinonen | Oct 1, 2025

Livy’s VIP Dance to fund ‘hope’ for those with genetic disorder

WILBRAHAM — For families of a person with the neurodevelopmental disorder Rett syndrome, daily life can be isolating, said Maggie Wurm, whose 24-year-old daughter, Madasyn, has the disorder.

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Accessory dwelling units approved under Wilbraham’s bylaw

By Sarah Heinonen | Oct 1, 2025

Accessory dwelling units approved under Wilbraham’s bylaw

WILBRAHAM — The Wilbraham Planning Board approved two accessory dwelling units at its Sept. 24 meeting, the first to be approved since a bylaw regulating them was passed at the annual Town Meeting in May.

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Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School Committee considers bleachers conditions, funding

By Sarah Heinonen | Sep 17, 2025

Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School Committee considers bleachers conditions, funding

WILBRAHAM — The Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School Committee discussed the longstanding issue of the bleachers at Minnechaug Regional High School at its Sept. 10 meeting.

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Meet the Wilbraham Public Library’s new director: Melissa Harter

By Sarah Heinonen | Sep 10, 2025

Meet the Wilbraham Public Library’s new director: Melissa Harter

There is a new face at the Wilbraham Public Library. Melissa Harter began her tenure as the library’s director on Aug. 25, taking the reins from retiring director Karen Ball.

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Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School Committee talks meeting with select boards, regional agreement

By Dennis Hackett | Sep 4, 2025

Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School Committee talks meeting with select boards, regional agreement

WILBRAHAM — While talks initially reached an impasse over revisions to the regional agreement between Hampden and Wilbraham, the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District School Committee received updates on the agreement and discussed a meeting with both towns’...

Business owners to renovate and modernize Wilbraham’s Lakeside Inn

By Sarah Heinonen | Aug 27, 2025

Business owners to renovate and modernize Wilbraham’s Lakeside Inn

WILBRAHAM — Two local business owners are redeveloping a property on Boston Road, bringing back its original purpose as a place for people to stay and dine along Nine Mile Pond.

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Future of Wilbraham Hill Climb may depend on state law against street racing

By Sarah Heinonen | Aug 20, 2025

Future of Wilbraham Hill Climb may depend on state law against street racing

A classic Porsche faces Monson Road prior to starting a timed run during the Wilbraham Hill Climb on Saturday, May 10.Republican file photo WILBRAHAM — A new issue has been raised in the ongoing debate over whether the town should continue to approve the Wilbraham...

Municipalities grateful for added road aid to tackle large backlog

By Sarah Heinonen | Aug 20, 2025

Municipalities grateful for added road aid to tackle large backlog

Cities and towns across the commonwealth will receive an unexpected increase in their state aid for roadways, a welcomed relief in a particularly tight fiscal year.

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By Sarah Heinonen | Aug 6, 2025

Wilbraham Select Board hears support for Hill Climb, discusses tree proposals

After hearing in previous weeks from people who expressed concern and frustration with the traffic and vendors from the Wilbraham Hill Climb, an event in which participants race antique vehicles up the intensely steep slope of Monson Road, several residents who were ardently in favor of the event spoke before the Select Board on July 28.

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Neal blasts cuts while marking Medicare, Medicaid anniversary

By Sarah Heinonen | Jul 30, 2025

Neal blasts cuts while marking Medicare, Medicaid anniversary

WILBRAHAM — To honor the 60th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid, U.S. Rep. Richard Neal visited the residents at Life Care Center of Wilbraham, a rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility on Boston Road.