Wilbraham parents hear proposal to close Memorial Elementary School
By Suzanne McLaughlin, The Republican
March 16, 2010, 4:30AM
Hampden-Wilbraham Superintendent Martin O'Shea said the system would lose fewer positions if Memorial is closed. Full story »
Assistant District Attorney James Goodhines of Longmeadow joins race for Hampden District Attorney
By Peter Goonan, The Republican
March 11, 2010, 12:02PM
Other candidates who have formally announced are Assistant District Attorney Stephen Spelman and two former prosecutors now in private law practice, Brett Vottero and Mark Mastroianni. Full story »
Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School Committee members support Superintendent Martin O'Shea's proposal to close Memorial Elementary School
By Suzanne McLaughlin, The Republican
March 10, 2010, 6:33PM
The first public forum on the proposal is planned to be held soon at Minnechaug Regional High School auditorium. Full story »
Hampden-Wilbraham Schools to consider closing Memorial Elementary School next fall to save money
By Suzanne McLaughlin, The Republican
March 09, 2010, 9:56PM
School Superintendent M. Martin O’Shea proposed closing Memorial Elementary School next year as a way to save $768,000 annually Full story »
Wilbraham selectmen decide against pursuing local meals tax option
By Suzanne McLaughlin, The Republican
March 09, 2010, 9:30PM
The state Legislature voted last summer to allow cities and towns to increase the meals tax, imposing an additional .75 percent on the state’s rate of 6.25 percent. Full story »
AM News Links: Wilbraham man saves man from jumping off bridge, mistakenly sent Twitter post suggests Maddow vs. Brown in 2012 and more
By Jeff Hobbs, MassLive.com
March 08, 2010, 5:49AM
Davin Robinson stopped a potential suicide via a simple hug. Full story »
Dr. Kevin Moriarty of Wilbraham spends 8 days in Haiti helping earthquake victims
By Suzanne McLaughlin, The Republican
March 03, 2010, 6:45PM
Moriarty, a pediatric surgeon who practices in Springfield, volunteered at Sacred Heart Hospital in Milot. Full story »
2nd Hampden District state Rep. Brian Ashe faces challenge from 2 Republicans for re-election
By Elizabeth Roman, The Republican
February 18, 2010, 4:45PM
Candidates have until April to return nomination papers for the seat. Full story »
Wilbraham begins $800,000 public library renovation
By Suzanne McLaughlin, The Republican
February 15, 2010, 8:35PM
The library's mezzanine is being renovated to include a larger teen space and space for six additional computers for the public. Full story »
Palmer police arrest suspects in armed robbery case
By Lori Stabile, The Republican
February 13, 2010, 5:56PM
One of the suspects is being held in lieu of $2,000 bail until his arraignment in Palmer District Court next week. Full story »
Mercy flight brings children from Haiti to Springfield for medical care
By Jeanette DeForge, The Republican
February 11, 2010, 3:37PM
The children were evaluated by a medical team from Baystate Medical Center. Full story »
Submitted article: Dr. Peter Kelly, of Wilbraham, on CRUDEM Foundation's relief efforts to bring Haitian children to Western Massachusetts for treatment
By The Republican Newsroom
February 11, 2010, 12:46PM
Dr. Peter Kelly of the CRUDEM Foundation shares news of the transport of injured children from Haiti to Western Massachusetts hospitals including Shriners. Full story »
This week's agendas
By The Republican Newsroom
February 08, 2010, 5:00AM
A list of major municipal meetings for the coming week. Full story »
Western Mass. residents help Haitian earthquake relief at Sacred Heart Hospital outside Port-au-Prince
By Jeanette DeForge, The Republican
February 02, 2010, 12:32AM
The hospital is mainly supported by the Ludlow-based CRUDEM Foundation. Full story »
17 Western Mass. residents arraigned on drug-related charges
By Buffy Spencer, The Republican
February 01, 2010, 6:30PM
Area police Friday serving warrants on 39 people Friday indicted by a grand jury which heard testimony about the drug ring. Full story »
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