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Blair requests recount of Wilbraham Select Board vote, Squindo ‘trusts’ count

Sarah Heinonen
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WILBRAHAM — A recount of the Select Board vote that took place during the May 20 annual town election was requested by Carmela Blair, who lost to Michael Squindo by just 29 votes....
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HWRSD to move forward with two-tier bus schedule

Sarah Heinonen
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WILBRAHAM — Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District managed to maintain a two-tier bus schedule while also negotiating with Lower Pioneer Valley Educational Collaborative, the company that provides the buses, to consolidate routes. This averted a change to an unpopular three-tier bus schedule....
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Wilbraham Planning Board approves solar project extension

Sarah Heinonen
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WILBRAHAM — A public hearing was conducted by the Wilbraham Planning Board on May 24 to discuss changes requested to the special permit for the yet-to-be-built solar field at 285 Three Rivers Rd....
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Organizer prepares for 11th Run for Rice’s 5K to benefit nature preserve

Sarah Heinonen
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WILBRAHAM — In the early 2010s, Bobby Olsen ran road races for fun. The problem, he said, was that many races had expensive registration fees. So, he decided to do something about it and help a local nonprofit at the same time....
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Squindo ekes out victory for Wilbraham Board of Selectmen over Blair

Sarah Heinonen
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WILBRAHAM — While most of the contested races in Wilbraham’s May 20 Town Election resulted in decisive victories, Michael Squindo won a seat on the Select Board with 874, just 29 more votes than his opponent, Carmela Blair....
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Rediker wins seat on Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School Committee amid low voter turnout

Sarah Heinonen
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HAMPDEN — Voters came out on May 15 to elect Richard Rediker for a seat on the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School Committee. Rediker received 173 votes, while his opponent Meredith Anne Sample got 59 votes....
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Wilbraham residents vote to keep town clerk elected position

Sarah Heinonen
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WILBRAHAM — Voters were narrowly divided on whether to change the town clerk to an appointed position, rather than an elected one, but in the end, the vote was 68-53 to maintain the elected seat....
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Wilbraham residents vote to keep town clerk elected position

Sarah Heinonen
sheinonen@thereminder.com

WILBRAHAM — Voters were narrowly divided on whether to change the town clerk to an appointed position, rather than an elected one, but in the end, the vote was 68-53 to maintain the elected seat....
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Voters approve budget, bylaw amendment at Hampden Town Meeting

Sarah Heinonen
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HAMPDEN — Hampden residents gathered on May 8 at Thornton W. Burgess School for the spring Town Meeting....
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Green Acres Fruit Farm bought by owners of Rice Fruit Farm

Sarah Heinonen
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WILBRAHAM — The former Green Acres Fruit Farm at 868 Main St., has been purchased by brothers Anthony and Dominic Maloni, owners of nearby Rice Fruit Farm....
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Assessment of ponds, Scantic River added to grant program in Hampden

Sarah Heinonen
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HAMPDEN — Consultants for the state Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness program met with Town Manager Bob Markel and a handful of residents on April 25 to discuss priority projects to shore up the town in an era of changing climate....
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Wilbraham Town Meeting warrant tackles budget, CPA projects, bylaw changes

Sarah Heinonen
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WILBRAHAM — Wilbraham will conduct its spring Town Meeting on May 15, at 7 p.m. at the Minnechaug Regional High School auditorium. ...
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