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Business offers pool time to Westfield residents

By | Jul 22, 2025

Business offers pool time to Westfield residents

WESTFIELD — Clancy Kaye, president and CEO of Pioneer Valley Fiberglass Pools & Spas has opened one of its pools to Westfield residents as a way to beat the heat and as a thank you to the city.


Amy Porter
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So That Reminds Me: Oliveira talks budget season, federal cuts

By | Jul 22, 2025

So That Reminds Me: Oliveira talks budget season, federal cuts

On the latest episode of “So That Reminds Me,” state Sen. Jake Oliveira sat down with co-hosts Chris Maza and Tyler Garnet to talk about everything going on in the Hampden, Hampshire and Worcester district.


Dennis Hackett
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HWRSD impacted by withheld federal funding

By | Jul 17, 2025

HWRSD impacted by withheld federal funding

WILBRAHAM — The Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District is preparing for a delay or denial of federal funding.


Sarah Heinonen
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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.


Sarah Heinonen
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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.


Sarah Heinonen
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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.


Sarah Heinonen
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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.


Sarah Heinonen
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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.


Sarah Heinonen
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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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