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First West Nile Virus positive mosquito sample confirmed in Western Mass.
EAST LONGMEADOW, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - West Nile Virus has been confirmed in a mosquito sample taken from East Longmeadow. It’s the first positive sample in western Massachusetts this season and the eleventh positive sample statewide. The sample from East Longmeadow was gathered on Monday, July 15th. At this point,...
Wilbraham seeking residents to fill committee vacancies
WILBRAHAM — The Wilbraham Select Board emphasized the need for resident volunteers to fill vacancies in town committees during its July 8 meeting. At the meeting, the Select Board discussed which committees they were looking to move forward with filling vacancies as well as how to best notify the town about the vacancies. Members highlighted multiple ways to reach out to residents including social media, press releases, townwide calls and connections through the committees themselves.
Springfield rep’s appeal on gun corridors: “people are afraid”
A state rep from Springfield and member of Speaker Ron Mariano's leadership team is calling for more funding for three federal agencies, saying "people are afraid" of gun violence stemming from illegal weapons being shuttled along a pair of interstate highways.
East Longmeadow Town Council expresses satisfaction with Christensen’s performance
EAST LONGMEADOW — The East Longmeadow Town Council finalized its evaluation of Town Manager Tom Christensen during its July 9 meeting, expressing satisfaction with a rating of 78 out of 100. The council first began the evaluation process at its June 25 meeting when Christensen presented his self-evaluation and...
Grant awarded to support Redstone Rail Trail expansion
EAST LONGMEADOW — The town of East Longmeadow has received a matching grant from the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation to support expansion of the Redstone Rail Trail through a feasibility study, the state announced. The town will receive up to $34,000 through the grant and are required...
Agawam council looking at affordable housing, accessory units
AGAWAM — In the face of rising housing costs around Western Massachusetts, Agawam may pursue either 40R or 40Y housing districts or accessory dwelling units to increase its affordable housing stock, said City Council President Rosemary Sandlin. But that depends on the outcome of a statewide housing bill, she...
17 Local Firefighters Graduate from Firefighting Academy Graduates of Class #S37 Represent Nine Massachusetts Fire Departments
Springfield— State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine and Massachusetts Firefighting Academy leadership today announced the graduation of 17 firefighters from the 50-day Career Recruit Firefighting Training Program. “Massachusetts firefighters are on the frontlines protecting their communities every day, and today’s graduates are needed now more than ever,” said State...
Somers welcomes new fire chief
SOMERS — On July 8, David Lenart officially began his role as fire chief for the town of Somers. “It feels very good,” Lenart said. “I’m very honored. It’s a great group of members to work with. Everyone has been extremely helpful in getting me through my first week, learning the department and meeting the staff that are here.”
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