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Select Board considers opioid education funding, survey analytics

By | Jun 11, 2025

Select Board considers opioid education funding, survey analytics

WILBRAHAM — Brianna Bernache of the Hampden-Wilbraham Partners 4 Youth, an organization that works to reduce substance use among young people, requested the Wilbraham Select Board allocate some of the town’s opioid abatement funding to support the program.


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Wilbraham becomes ‘friendly’ for people living with dementia

By | Jun 11, 2025

Wilbraham becomes ‘friendly’ for people living with dementia

WILBRAHAM — Wilbraham is a friendly place for those living with dementia and their caregivers. The Council on Aging and a group of volunteers have recently completed work required to be certified as a “dementia friendly” community by the Massachusetts Councils on Aging’s Dementia Friendly Massachusetts initiative. The town will receive a certificate at the Wilbraham Senior Center on July 7.


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HWRSD to receive $92,500 earmark for technology upgrade

By | Jun 4, 2025

HWRSD to receive $92,500 earmark for technology upgrade

WILBRAHAM — The Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District is slated to receive a $92,500 earmark for technology from the state’s budget, provided Gov. Maura Healey signs it.


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Charity walk to remember, help domestic violence victims

By | Jun 4, 2025

Charity walk to remember, help domestic violence victims

WILBRAHAM — One year ago, Sima Pariseau and her son Dylan Pariseau were killed in an incident of domestic violence. Two days shy of the anniversary of their death, hundreds of people will take to the streets around Wilbraham’s Fountain Park in their honor. The walk, “3.3 Miles for Change,” will raise funds to help others affected by domestic violence.


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HWRSD avoids Town Meeting capital funding ‘crisis’

By | May 28, 2025

HWRSD avoids Town Meeting capital funding ‘crisis’

WILBRAHAM — At its May 15 meeting, the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School Committee debated the best course of action after the towns voted for different amounts for the school district budget than the committee had approved.


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Fern Valley Market blossoms after opening in Wilbraham

By | May 28, 2025

Fern Valley Market blossoms after opening in Wilbraham

WILBRAHAM — Nestled in the heart of Wilbraham, Fern Valley Market is quickly establishing itself as a beloved community hub, bringing fresh, locally sourced products to Main Street. Officially opened on May 3, the market is an extension of Fern Valley Farms, a pick-your-own apple orchard tucked into the town’s scenic mountainside.


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By | May 28, 2025

Western Massachusetts Baseball Hall of Fame to welcome new members

The Western Massachusetts Baseball Hall of Fame will be inducting six new members who have made significant contributions to baseball in the region. The induction ceremony will take place on Thursday, June 5, at 6 p.m. at the Wyckoff Country Club, 233 Easthampton Rd., Holyoke.


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Plantier wins reelection to Planning Board with low voter turnout

By | May 21, 2025

Plantier wins reelection to Planning Board with low voter turnout

WILBRAHAM — Tracey Plantier won another three-year term on the Planning Board in a tight three-way race in the May 17 town election.


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Towns receive $200,000 from state for bridge repairs

By | May 21, 2025

Towns receive $200,000 from state for bridge repairs

WILBRAHAM — On Wilbraham’s side, it is known as Cottage Avenue, while Ludlow calls the same roadway Miller Street. Whatever name it goes by, the bridge that spans the Connecticut River and connects the two towns received a boost on May 16 as state Sen. Jake Oliveira (D-Ludlow) presented a $200,000 earmark for the bridge on behalf of himself and state Reps. Aaron Saunders (D-Belchertown) and Angelo Puppolo (D-Springfield).


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Agreement talks stall over Wilbraham Middle School capital costs

By | May 15, 2025

Agreement talks stall over Wilbraham Middle School capital costs

Talks between the leadership in Hampden and Wilbraham on proposed revisions to the regional agreement governing the schools have broken down. The sticking point hinges on who should pay for capital expenses at Wilbraham Middle School, which students from both towns attend.


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