Hampden Planning Board recommends battery energy storage system moratorium
HAMPDEN — The Hampden Planning Board officially recommended a six-month moratorium of battery energy storage systems at its Aug. 14 meeting.
Abutters object to location of new Longmeadow middle school at Williams site
LONGMEADOW — Members of the Middle School Building Committee hosted a meeting for the abutters of Williams Middle School on Aug. 15. The property at 410 Williams St. has been selected by the committee as the preferred location for the town’s future combined middle school. About 40 people attended the meeting, nearly all of whom were opposed to the project being built at the site.
Trot for Tom event honors Wilbraham resident, raises money for neurological disease research
WILBRAHAM — The Trot for Tom Run and Walk will take place on Saturday, Sept. 14 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Minnechaug Regional High School to celebrate the life and values of Wilbraham resident and scientist Dr. Thomas “Tom” Julian.
Abutters oppose middle school plan
We attended the first abutters meeting for residents whose properties will be affected by the proposed new Longmeadow Middle School. It was well attended and based on the number of people who showed up it is clear that this project will impact a lot of people who live...Early voting for state primary election opens Aug. 24
With the Sept. 3 State Primary election just around the corner, early voting in East Longmeadow, Hampden, Longmeadow and Wilbraham will begin on Aug. 24.
ERfC gearing up for backpack drive on Aug. 24
ENFIELD — The Educational Resources for Children, Inc, ERfC, will have its annual backpack and school supply drive on Saturday, Aug. 24 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Enfield Food Shelf, and will offer free backpacks and school supplies for Enfield students in kindergarten to grade 12.