Wilbraham
Early voting for state elections begins Oct. 19
Residents will soon have their first opportunity to vote in this year’s Nov. 5 state and presidential election. Beginning on Oct. 19, early voting will open in East Longmeadow, Hampden, Longmeadow and Wilbraham.
Wilbraham panel discusses youth engagement, increasing voter turnout
WILBRAHAM — On Oct. 1, six Wilbraham residents gathered for a panel discussion at Wilbraham Public Library, focusing on topics of youth engagement and voter challenges.
Wilbraham Children’s Museum to host 2024 trunk-or-treat on Oct. 20
WILBRAHAM — The Wilbraham Children’s Museum will host its trunk-or-treat event on Sunday, Oct. 20, from 2-6 p.m. at Fern Valley Farms, 758 Main St.
Wilbraham, Longmeadow awarded funds for traffic safety
Wilbraham and Longmeadow were among 192 towns awarded $5.6 million in grants as part of Massachusetts’ Municipal Road Safety Grant program, which aims to target and improve local traffic safety issues through enforcement, additional strategies and needed equipment.
Wilbraham store owner celebrates five-year anniversary
WILBRAHAM — The Scented Garden Gift Shoppe is celebrating five years of its current ownership.
Wilbraham Planning Board discusses considerations for accessory dwelling bylaw
WILBRAHAM — During its Sept. 25 meeting, the Wilbraham Planning Board discussed considerations for the town’s modified bylaw for accessory dwelling units following the recent state approval of the Affordable Homes Act.
Local author to give presentation on King Philip’s War
WILBRAHAM — When Longmeadow author Michael Tougias describes the infamous King Philip’s War in Western Massachusetts, he calls it cataclysmic and the bloodiest conflict in American History.
Route 20 project moving to public hearing phase
WILBRAHAM — At its Sept. 16 meeting, the Wilbraham Select Board unanimously agreed to proceed with the next step of the Route 20 project, which will be the public hearing phase.
Updates shared on Thornton W. Burgess School, bus route delays
HAMPEN — During the Sept. 19 Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School Committee meeting, Superintendent John Provost provided an update on the district’s coordination with the Hampden Board of Selectmen to return Thornton W. Burgess School to town ownership.
Wilbraham-Hampden Academic Trust to host festival to support school grants
WILBRAHAM — The Wilbraham-Hampden Academic Trust will be hosting its innaugural Family Fall Fest on Sunday, Sept. 29, beginning at 12 p.m. at Fern Valley Farms to support the organization’s work to provide grants to teachers in Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District.