Sarah Heinonen

Massachusetts

Writer at The Reminder (East Longmeadow, MA)

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HWRSD avoids Town Meeting capital funding ‘crisis’

1 week ago | thereminder.com | Sarah Heinonen

WILBRAHAM — At its May 15 meeting, the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School Committee debated the best course of action after the towns voted for different amounts for the school district budget than the committee had approved. Assistant Superintendent for Finance, Operations and Human Resources Douglas Slaughter said the amount of money approved for capital budgets at the Hampden and Wilbraham town meetings did not match the amount that had been voted on by the School Committee.
Pleasant View Senior Center to host Trunk Sale to benefit Alzheimer’s Association

1 week ago | thereminder.com | Sarah Heinonen

EAST LONGMEADOW — Tag sale enthusiasts take note! The Pleasant View Senior Center is bringing together dozens of people eager to sell their treasures and help those looking to end Alzheimer’s disease at the same time. The third annual Pleasant View Trunk Sale is on May 31, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a rain date of June 1. The event is organized and run by the Tri-Town Walk to End Alzheimer’s team.
Five candidates competing for three seats on Longmeadow School Committee

1 week ago | thereminder.com | Sarah Heinonen

LONGMEADOW — Voters will take to the polls on Tuesday, June 3, to elect their town officials. There are three School Committee positions on the ballot, one with a two-year term and two with three-year terms. With two current members of the School Committee, Julie Morgan and Estelle Jordan, not seeking reelection, the only incumbent in the race is Zachary Verriden. Like Verriden, Emily Hansen and Joel S. Illoouz are vying for a three-year term.
East Longmeadow Planning Board approves assisted living facility on Denslow Road

1 week ago | thereminder.com | Sarah Heinonen

EAST LONGMEADOW — During a public hearing on May 20, the East Longmeadow Planning Board approved a special permit and site plan for an assisted living facility at 199 Denslow Rd., the first to be to be sited since a land-use change allowing such businesses in the industrial garden park zone. Landowner and building contractor William Laplante had petitioned for the land use change early this year with the Live Oak Crossing project in mind. Rebecca Li, a civil engineer with R.
E. coli, nitrogen in Hampden’s stormwater

1 week ago | thereminder.com | Sarah Heinonen

HAMPDEN — Engineering consultant Tighe & Bond met with the Hampden Selectboard to deliver an update on the town’s stormwater management plan. Tighe & Bond has been working with Hampden to ensure the town meets its obligations under the municipal separate storm sewer system, which is administered jointly by the federal Environmental Protection Agency and the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection.
Baby goat yoga connects people with nature, baa-dy and soul

2 weeks ago | masslive.com | Sarah Heinonen

SOUTHWICK — Heading down a long driveway in Southwick, the first thing people notice is the sound of soft bleating emanating from behind a barn. Walking around a path, you see them — animals no larger than a small dog hopping and trotting around in a fenced-in pasture. It is time for baby goat yoga. FireFly Fields Farm has been offering baby goat yoga classes almost since she began her farm seven years ago.
Baby goat yoga connects people with nature, baa-dy and soul

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Sarah Heinonen

SOUTHWICK — Heading down a long driveway in Southwick, the first thing people notice is the sound of soft bleating emanating from behind a barn. Walking around a path, you see them — animals no larger than a small dog hopping and trotting around in a fenced-in pasture. It is time for baby goat yoga. FireFly Fields Farm has been offering baby goat yoga classes almost since she began her farm seven years ago.
Towns receive $200,000 from state for bridge repairs

2 weeks ago | thereminder.com | Sarah Heinonen

State Sen. Jake Oliveira stands with Wilbraham Select Board member Michael Squindo and Chair Susan Bunnell, Ludlow Select Board member William Rosenblum and state Rep. Angelo Puppolo’s legislative aide, Cheryl Spinks, on the bridge connecting the towns over the Connecticut River. Reminder Publishing photo by Sarah HeinonenWILBRAHAM — On Wilbraham’s side, it is known as Cottage Avenue, while Ludlow calls the same roadway Miller Street.
Plantier wins reelection to Planning Board with low voter turnout

2 weeks ago | thereminder.com | Sarah Heinonen

WILBRAHAM — Tracey Plantier won another three-year term on the Planning Board in a tight three-way race in the May 17 town election. The race came down to a handful of votes. With 264 ballots cast for her, Plantier eeked out a victory against the next closest candidate, Joseph Cantalini, who received 258 votes. John “JP” McGrath came in third with 155 votes. The Planning Board was the only elected body with a contested seat on the ballot.
East Longmeadow Town Council begins budget hearing

2 weeks ago | thereminder.com | Sarah Heinonen

EAST LONGMEADOW — After a month of meetings of the Financial Oversight Committee, the East Longmeadow Town Council conducted a public hearing over the proposed fiscal year 2026 budget during its meeting on May 13. Financial Oversight Committee Chair Jim Broderick began the hearing by stating that the committee recommended Town Manager Tom Christensen’s budget as it was submitted to the committee.