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Wilbraham officers Prosperi and Alberici honored by governor

Wilbraham officers Prosperi and Alberici honored by governor

WILBRAHAM — Two of Wilbraham’s finest were recognized at the 42nd Annual Trooper George L. Hanna Awards for Bravery on Oct. 15.


Boards, committees spar over bleachers, agree to budget collaboration

Boards, committees spar over bleachers, agree to budget collaboration

WILBRAHAM — The Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District School Committee hosted the leadership from Hampden and Wilbraham for a multi-board meeting that varied in tone from tense to cautiously optimistic.


Velis supports American Legion’s Student Trooper Program

Velis supports American Legion’s Student Trooper Program

SPRINGFIELD — A 35-year-old program just got another boost from state Sen. John Velis during a small gathering on Sept. 26 at the Massachusetts State Police Barracks on Liberty Street.


Wilbraham Planning Board discusses creation of master plan

Wilbraham Planning Board discusses creation of master plan

WILBRAHAM — At the Sept. 24 Wilbraham Planning Board meeting, board member Jack Luttrell kicked off a lively discussion about developing a master plan.


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

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.


Accessory dwelling units approved under Wilbraham’s bylaw

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.


Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School Committee considers bleachers conditions, funding

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.


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

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.


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

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

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.