News across Hampden County

Woolworth Street Closure - Middle School Project Traffic Advisory
Beginning Saturday, September 26 at 7:00 AM, Woolworth Street will be permanently closed between Williams Street and the Williams Middle School parking lot to accommodate construction of the new Longmeadow Middle School.

Longmeadow Middle School
The blueprints for the new Longmeadow Middle School are finally coming off the page and coming to life!

Flu Clinics
Flu Clinics will be held on October 8 from 10am-2pm at Town Hall, 231 Maple Road (age 18months+) and on October 19 from 2pm-5pm and October 27 from 9am-12pm at the Longmeadow Adult Center, 211 Maple Road (age 18years+). Registration and insurance requires

Changes to Drought Status and Water Use Restriction
Westfield Board of Water Commissioners is altering the mandatory non-essential outdoor water use restriction that has been in place since June 2026 ...

FBI tells Springfield student and staff data may have been exposed in cyber attack
The Federal Bureau of Investigation contacted officials at Massachusetts's second largest school district Tuesday afternoon to report the breach. The full extent of exactly what information was breached and where the information has been leaked remains under investigation.

Important Reminder During The Big E - Trash/Recycling Collection

The Future Building Use Task Force Seeks Your Input
We Want to Hear from You! As Longmeadow evaluates the long-term future of our key municipal facilities—including Town Hall, Old Town Hall, and the Community House—the Future Building Use Task Force needs your vision and guidance.

Town Managers Newsletter - August / Early September 2026
The latest edition of the Town Managers Newsletter is now available!

Longmeadow Community Preservation Committee Seeks New Projects
The Longmeadow Community Preservation Committee has announced it is now accepting applications for project recommendations utilizing Community Preservation Act funding. Applications are due to the Town Clerk’s office no later than November 10, 2026.

Recycling Center's Yard Waste Pile Moving
The Recycling Center's Yard Waste Pile is moving to West Road

River Clean Up - volunteers wanted!

Cultural Council Grant Applications
The Longmeadow Cultural Council seeks grant applications! The application deadline is October 15, 2026.