by Amy Porter | May 16, 2024 | Hampden County, Hilltowns, Local News, Photo Slider
CHESTER — At an informational meeting on April 22, residents heard from Eversource why they should sell the Chester Municipal Electric Light Department to them. Earlier in the month, CMELD had given a presentation on why the electric utility should remain town-owned. Both presentations are posted at townofchester.net.
by Tyler Lederer | May 16, 2024 | Hampden County, Hilltowns, Local News
CHESTER — Craig Gauthier has won a three-year term on the Board of Selectmen, beating incumbent Brian Forgue in the town election May 4. Gauthier received 82 votes, Forgue received 60, and one ballot was blank. The race was a rematch of the 2023 special election,...
by Michael Ballway | May 16, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, West Springfield
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Triathletes will ride again in West Side this year, and after pedaling from Springfield to Granville and back, they could do with a boost from youthful fans. Town resident Kristen Debian asked the School Committee on April 23 to have the schools...
by Bill Zito | May 15, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Longmeadow
LONGMEADOW — While not rising to a level of contentiousness or controversy, a handful of warrant articles presented at the May 14 Town Meeting did inspire questions and comment from community members as those in attendance voted in favor of 36 of 38 listed articles and approving no affirmative action on the final two items.
by Bill Zito | May 15, 2024 | East Longmeadow, Hampden County, Local News, Photo Slider, Wilbraham
EAST LONGMEADOW — A well known local farm stand will stay true to tradition after opening this month under new ownership, but with the former owners sticking close by to help out.
by Sarah Heinonen | May 15, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Longmeadow, More Local Headlines
LONGMEADOW — Sipping from china teacups while nibbling light refreshments and enjoying afternoon conversation may seem like something there is not time for in today’s busy world, but the Friends of Storrs Library are inviting people to slow down and appreciate the moment on Sunday, May 19, for the first annual Tea Time fundraiser to benefit the Richard Salter Storrs Library.