Palmer community group looks for ways to address opioid addiction
PALMER — An ad hoc group made up of several community members met on Feb. 27 to discuss how to address opioid use and addiction in Palmer.
Seven Railroads Brewing Co. opens on Park Street in Palmer
PALMER — After years in the works, Seven Railroads Brewing Company opened for business on Feb. 23. Owners Rachel Rosenbloom and Michael Bedrosian have been living in Palmer since 2016 and first approached the town in November of 2021 on opening a brewery.
Community listening sessions on opioid settlement continue
MONSON — On Feb. 26, the Monson Board of Health hosted its second community listening session on how the town should use funding from a recent opioid settlement at First Church of Monson.
Ludlow kicks off anniversary celebration with First Night
LUDLOW — The Ludlow 250th Celebration Committee welcomed Ludlow’s First Night Celebration at Ludlow High School and Town Hall on Feb. 24.
Ludlow celebrates 250th anniversary of incorporation as town
State Sen. Jake Oliviera and state Rep. Aaron Saunders presented a proclamation from the Massachusetts State Legislature congratulating Ludlow on its 250th anniversary as a town. Linda Collette, the chair of the Ludlow 250th Commemoration Committee accepted the...Longmeadow School Committee approves FY25 budget
LONGMEADOW — After previously delaying the vote, the Longmeadow School Committee approved the modified fiscal year 2025 budget presented by Superintendent M. Martin O’Shea during its Feb. 27 meeting.