Lions Club’s Spring Fishing Derby returns on April 13

by Miasha Lee | Mar 20, 2024 | East Longmeadow, Hampden County, Local News

EAST LONGMEADOW — On April 13, the East Longmeadow Lions Club will host its fifth annual Spring Fishing Derby at Heritage Park from 7-10:30 a.m. This free event offers an opportunity for children to enjoy the outdoors while they’re fishing as well as prizes for ages...

East Longmeadow School Committee modifies proposed FY25 budget

by Laura Mason | Mar 20, 2024 | East Longmeadow, Hampden County, Local News

EAST LONGMEADOW — At its March 11 meeting, the East Longmeadow School Committee voted to amend the requested fiscal year 2025 budget increase to include one added position, rather than the previously approved two positions. This modified level 2 budget increase...

East Longmeadow takes another look at a mixed-use Center Town District

by Sarah Heinonen | Mar 20, 2024 | East Longmeadow, Hampden County, Local News

The Planning Board listens to a presentation by Pioneer Valley Planning Commission planners Kyle Finnell and Aodhan Hemeo-McMahon on a proposed Center Town District.Reminder Publishing photo by Sarah Heinonen EAST LONGMEADOW — The possibility of a multi-use district...

STCC police utilizing body cameras for added transparency

by Laura Mason | Mar 20, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield

SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Technical Community College Police Department has begun wearing body cameras to increase transparency regarding officers’ interactions with the public. The 15 cameras were purchased following the department’s award of a U.S. Bureau of...

Xpress Med Urgent Care opens its doors on Sumner Avenue

by Bill Zito and Sarah Heinonen | Mar 20, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno joins staff members at the new Xpress Med Urgent Care at the ribbon cutting ceremony at the facility at 447 Sumner Ave. on March 4.Reminder Publishing submitted photo SPRINGFIELD — City officials are lauding a local doctor’s investment in health...

Springfield residents seek greater accountability, explanation of police complaints

by Sarah Heinonen | Mar 20, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield

Commissioner Cee Jackson addresses residents at the Board of Police Commissioners annual meeting on March 13.Reminder Publishing photo by Sarah Heinonen SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Board of Police Commissioners conducted its annual meeting to present the yearly...