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New HWRSD director of student services selected

Laura Mason
lmason@thereminder.com

WILBRAHAM — Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School Committee members voted to select Joshua Dickson as the new director of student services after interviewing three finalists for the position at the March 28 meeting....
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Hampden's Government Study Committee provides public forum on report findings

Bill Zito
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HAMPDEN — Marking the completion of their report to the town, the Government Study Committee presented a summary of its year-long review along with their findings and recommendations ahead of the May 13 Town Meeting....
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HWRSD budget roundtable highlights challenges of vocational access

Laura Mason
lmason@thereminder.com

WILBRAHAM — During the March 25 budget roundtable meeting, Hampden and Wilbraham officials discussed the challenges of offering vocational training programs, highlighting the multiple factors that impact students’ access....
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Hampden gets first look at proposed Senior Center expansion

Sarah Heinonen
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HAMPDEN — At a March 21 public forum, about 150 Hampden residents were presented with a possible solution to the lack of storage and overcrowding at the Senior Center, which has led to congested hallways, canceled programs and the center having to turn people away....
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Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School Committee approves preliminary FY25 budget

Laura Mason
lmason@thereminder.com

WILBRAHAM — At its March 21 meeting, the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School Committee voted to approve the proposed fiscal year 2025 budget as presented by Superintendent John Provost and Assistant Superintendent for Finance, Operations and Human Resources Aaron Osborne....
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