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East Longmeadow Fire hosts annual 9/11 vigil By Peter Tuohy
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EAST LONGMEADOW — The East Longmeadow Fire Department echoed in conversation between first responders, town officials and residents on Sept. 11, until the lights suddenly cut out and East Longmeadow High School student Brenden Schmidt filled the air with bagpipes in front of an American flag backdrop. Schmidt’s music marked the beginning of the town’s annual candlelight vigil in remembrance of Sept. 11, 2001, 25 years later. Fire Chief Christopher Beecher asked residents to light their candles before inviting Chaplain Tim Sheranko to bless the ceremony. “Tonight, we’re gathered to remember a day that forever changed our nation, touched the hearts of people all around the world, and it’s marked with unimaginable loss, deep sorrow, extraordinary courage and a reminder of how precious and fragile life truly is,” Sheranko said. “We remember the thousands of innocent lives that were taken so suddenly. We remember fathers and mothers, sons and daughters, husbands, wives, friends, coworkers, ordinary people who began their day unaware that their
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An American flag stood tall over Somers Road outside of the East Longmeadow Fire Department. Reminder Publishing photo by Peter Tuohy
lives would soon become a part of history.” Sheranko said to remember the first responders who ran toward danger while others ran
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away when remembering the day’s darkness. Beecher said the vigil has been held every year since 2001 to remember the lives lost on that day
and in the years since. “What started as a small group of firefighters, gathering to honor
Longmeadow residents, families and friends had the opportunity to attend multiple memorials on the morning of Sept. 11 to remember the victims of 9/11 on the 25th anniversary.
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STRM: Gulluni talks outreach programs, courthouse By Tyler Garnet
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SPRINGFIELD — On the latest episode of “So That Reminds Me,” hosts Ryan Feyre and I sat down with Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni to discuss the DA’s youth outreach programs and the Springfield Courthouse decision, among other items. Gulluni has been the DA for nearly 12 years and will enter his fourth term in January. He ran unopposed on the Sept. 1 primary ballot and stated that he felt very fortunate and blessed to have the trust of the county and voters. He shared numerous youth outreach programs and recurring events that his office offers, including HERizon, Hoop Up Springfield, its Youth Advisory Board, Future Lawyers of Springfield and school presentations on internet safety, social media and gaming safety, the dangers of narcotics and preventing dating violence. To learn more about these programs and/or request a visit from his office, readers can visit hampdenda.com or visit their social media pages. Gulluni said he wanted to create these programs during his first campaign in 2014 and added that each of them has benefited the public safety of Hampden County. “We can do community outreach things, we can innovate, we can develop programs, but we can also enforce the law and fight for victims and hold people accountable who are hurting people and bringing narcotics into our communities,” Gulluni stated. “I think it makes a difference, and I think it’s inuring to the benefit of the long-term public safety of our community. We’re addressing and speaking with young people who may make a decision based on what they learned or what they saw in a year, or two years or three years, so we’re really getting ahead of stuff; it’s really pre-
ventative work that we’re doing.” Gulluni also said he and his office are against a beyondscared-straight approach and instead prefer community outreach programs. “I don’t think we’re going to reach kids by intimidating them and my coming in and acting like some sort of authoritative figure,” Gulluni said. “We really realized, I think, in this generation in particular, we got to connect with young people. There’s got to be a relationship there; there’s got to be mutual respect.” Besides youth outreach programs, Gulluni also talked about other programs his office offers, including the Hampden County Addiction Task Force, which was created in partnership with the Hampden County Sheriff’s Office to bring together law enforcement, healthcare providers, schools, community coalitions and individuals/families to address addiction, overdose prevention and recovery support. Recently released state data show that Massachusetts recorded fewer than 1,000 opioid-related overdose deaths in 2025, the lowest annual total in more than a decade. Gulluni also highlighted the Emerging Adult Court of Hope, which he called the pinnacle in terms of what this office has developed. He explained that it’s a court for young adults aged 18-24 who are “almost definitely going to jail,” and provides them with a second chance. Through the voluntary program, young adults plead into the courts, accept responsibility for their criminal case, and then work with the DA’s office and ROCA Inc. for upwards of two years on behavior modification, addiction issues and mental health. Their records will be wiped clean if they successfully get through the program. “Ultimately, the big piece of this program that I created was to get them a career on the other
During the most recent episode of So That Reminds Me, Hampden County District Attorney Anthony Gulluni (far left) sat down with hosts Ryan Feyre (center) and Tyler Garnet (far right) to talk about outreach programs and the new Springfield courthouse. Reminder Publishing photo by Dennis Hackett
side of this infraction,” Gulluni said. “We got to get these young people careers, so we’re getting them involved in CDL and trades like HVAC; we’re going and getting them into college programming, college education. All these things so these young people leave the courthouse with a career where they can have hope for their futures, they can support their families and themselves, and they never come back.” Gulluni said his office has had about 15 graduates since the program’s inception seven years ago. None of them have re-offended, he said. A native of Springfield, Gulluni also shared his opinion on the Springfield Courthouse saga. On July 2, the state’s Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance announced the se-
lection of the Liberty Junction Team to replace the aging Roderick L. Ireland Courthouse with a new regional justice center at 125 Liberty St. Gulluni refused to state which courthouse proposal he preferred, but he said the selection is among the worst in terms of location. “It’s not a good location for my office; I don’t think it’s a good location for the legal community, and then this justification that it was the quote, ‘cheapest.’ I don’t think that would have been used, at least publicly, as any sort of justification if this were a courthouse in Boston,” Gulluni stated. “It feels like we’re getting short shrift, as we often do, given the geographic inequity in this state.” Gulluni called the project important for Springfield’s downtown area, its employees and
visitors. He called the selection process faulty because the committee that made this choice included zero people from Western Massachusetts. “When you put together a group of people to decide on a major economic project, on a courthouse for a city and a region and you don’t have anybody who knows the city, knows the region, knows the legal community, that to me defies common sense,” Gulluni said. In 2021, Gulluni forced his office out of the current Springfield courthouse because of health concerns. To hear the full episode, visit thereminder.com/our-podcast or search “So That Reminds Me” on your favorite podcasting platform.
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the lives lost that day, has turned into an annual event that, at times, has drawn as many as 300 people,” Beecher said. “Ceremonies like this one and hundreds like it all across the country help honor those lives.” State Sen. Jake Oliveira said 10,000 deaths in lower Manhattan have been attributed to the air quality, life and conditions since Sept. 11, 2001. Over 400,000 people were exposed to 352 harmful chemical agents in the dust, and over 49,000 first responders and survivors have been diagnosed with World Trade Center Health-certified cancers, according to the 9/11 Memorial and Museum. “Tens of thousands, a lot of them first responders, people who came to lower Manhattan in the days and weeks and months after 9/11, came to that site in order to help dig out through the rubble and to rebuild, and have been stricken with a lot of the illnesses that are taking lives to this day,” Oliveira said. “As we remember the 3,000 lives that were lost, whether it was in lower Manhattan, in the skies over Western Massachusetts where the first casualty of 9/11 actually occurred, in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, or across the Potomac from Washington D.C. in northern Virginia at the Pentagon, we recognize the sacrifice that they made.” He said vigils like the one in East Longmeadow are important because of the words, “never forget.” He noted that many of those becoming first responders or joining the military weren’t alive for 9/11, and ceremonies ensure young people never forget what happened 25 years ago. “When we learned of the attacks of 9/11, we saw some of the worst that humanity had,” Oliveira said. “We saw acts of terror. Barbaric acts that took place in our skies, that took place in our cities, that took place in our government buildings. Out of that,
Top row, from left: Fire Chief Christopher Beecher kicked off the vigil. Chaplain Tim Sheranko blessed the ceremony. Residents brought and lit candles in remembrance of lives lost. Bottom row, from left: State Sen. Jake Oliveira spoke on the lives lost in the aftermath of 9/11. State Rep. Brian Ashe spoke on the 25th anniversary of 9/11 clashing with the nation’s 250th birthday. Town Council President Ralph Page shared the story of Betty Ann Ong, a flight attendant on Flight 11. Reminder Publishing photos by Peter Tuohy
we also had some of the best of humanity. People who stood up, people who put on the uniform just like these firefighters here in East Longmeadow when they saw both towers burning or the Pentagon on fire. They didn’t hesitate. They ran into danger, and that’s what people who put on the uniform do each and every day.” He said if there’s any lesson we can learn from 9/11, it’s to model ourselves after the humanity of those who risked their lives to help their fellow man. State Rep. Brian Ashe said he hopes younger generations don’t have to go through another tragedy like 9/11. He referenced Oliveira’s speech and said the worst in humanity brings out the best in humanity, but we shouldn’t have
to wait for a tragedy to love and appreciate one another. “It’s a little strange today that we remember the horrific acts of Sept. 11, and at the same time, we’re celebrating our 250th anniversary,” Ashe said. “One really detracts from the other. People tried to steal our democracy. They tried to take away our country and what we believe in, but we held strong. That’s why events like this remind us how important it is to be together, how important it is to come here every year and remember how important it is for the next generation to understand how important it is.” Town Council President Ralph Page said he thought long and hard on what to say, but wanted to talk about one person in
particular. “I think sometimes when you talk about so many people, you lose sight of each individual,” Page said. “I’d like to bring up a name, Betty Ann Ong. Most of you have probably never heard this name. Betty Ann was a flight attendant on Flight 11 that left Boston that night. She was 25 years old. She was the first person to call to let the reservation area know that she felt as though that her flight had been hijacked. This is someone that stayed on the phone for over 27 minutes, describing everything that was happening … This is someone that most people don’t think about, but there’s 3,000 stories like this.” Page said he hopes people can appreciate the lives lost and the
stories a little bit more when it’s broken down to one story. Town Manager Tom Christensen said there is an entire generation of Americans that can’t draw on the day’s emotional impact. “It’s up to us to impart that on them,” Christensen said. “That’s why we are here. This is our charge, to pass the candle. We will never forget, because we the people, will not allow it.” Beecher called firefighter Ed McCandlish to toll the bell 20 times, which signifies that a firefighter has come home. McCandlish rang the bell for the firefighters who died in the line of duty, and just like the vigil had begun, Schmidt closed out with a rendition of “Amazing Grace”.
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EAST LONGMEADOW EAST LONGMEADOW PUBLIC LIBRARY
The following events are organized by the East Longmeadow Public Library, 60 Center Square. For more information or to register, head to eastlongmeadowlibrary.org or call 413-525-5420. Adult programs: • Getting Financially Ready to Retire — Tuesdays Sept. 22 and 29 at 6 p.m. Join the library for a discussion and Q&A about retirement finances with Susan Allen Financial. • Movie Matinee: “The Devil Wears Prada 2” — Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 1 p.m. Teen programs: • Teen Fall Crafternoons — Thursdays at 2:30 p.m. beginning on Sept. 10. • Teen Spot — Fridays from 2-4 p.m. Children programs:
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Lego Challenge — Saturday, Sept. 26, at 10 a.m. • Pathways for Parents programs: • Creative Kids & Caregivers — Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 10 a.m. for ages 3 and up. • Grow, Play, Learn — Friday, Sept. 25, from 10:45-11:30 a.m. For ages 2-5. September Book Groups: • Book Explorers (kindergarten and first grade) — Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 4:30 p.m. This month’s selection is “If You Take a Mouse to School” by Laura Numeroff. • Bookworms (second grade) — Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 4:30 p.m. This month’s selection is “Pete the Cat: Crayons Rock” by Kimberly and James Dean. • Adult Book Discussion Group — Thursday, Sept. 24, at 11 a.m. This month’s selection is “The Lioness” by Chris Bohjalian.
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The following events will be held at the Pleasant View Senior Center, 328 North Main St., East Longmeadow. For more information or to register for programs, call 413-5255436. • September Food Drive — Items will be collected in the
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EAST LONGMEADOW HISTORICAL MUSEUM HOURS
The East Longmeadow Historical Museum, located at 87 Maple St., will be open Saturday, Sept. 19, 1-3 p.m. with free admittance as it begins its new season. For a limited time, items from East Longmeadow’s 1976 Time Capsule will be available for viewing and acquiring.
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The following events are organized by the Hampden Senior Center, 104 Allen St. For more information or to register for programs, call 413566-5588. • A Walk in Their Shoes — Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 10:30 a.m. Dementia experts from The Reserve at East Longmeadow will lead a simulation to better understand and empathize with what living with dementia is like. • Greeting Cards with Ellie — Monday, Sept. 24, from 1-3 p.m. Cost is $3 per person, paid to the instructor. All materials are provided. • Lobby Learning: New Growth — Thursday, Sept. 24. • Memory Café: Mindful Movement with Lisa — Friday, Sept.
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On Thursday, Sept. 17, at 7 p.m., the Hampden Garden Club will host John Galvan, who will present his program “All About Berries”. The program will be at the new meeting location at the Town Hall (formerly Thornton W. Burgess Middle School), 85 Wilbraham Road, Room A7.
LONGMEADOW RICHARD SALTER STORRS LIBRARY
The following events take place at the Richard Salter Storrs Library, 593 Longmeadow St. For more information or to register for programs, call 413-565-4181, or head to longmeadowlibrary.org. On Friday, Sept. 18, the library will open at 12:30 p.m., due to a staff meeting. All ages programs: • Halloween Costume Swap Collection — Monday, Sept. 14, through Thursday, Oct. 8. Storrs Library will collect Halloween Costume supplies from Sept. 14 to Oct. 8, for a costume swap on Oct. 9 and 10. Children and their families are invited to select “New-to-You” costumes and accessories. • Library Virtual Speakers: Where the Paletero Man Goes: A Journey of Neighborhood, Music, and Art with Lucky Diaz — Thursday, Sept. 24, 7-8 p.m. Youth programs: • Rhythm & Read — Monday, Sept. 21, 9:30-10 a.m. • Youth Chess (kindergarten and up) — Monday, Sept. 21, 3:154:15 p.m. • Stories and Movement (ages 2 and up) — Tuesday, Sept. 22, 9:30-10 a.m. • Newbies (ages birth to 15 months) — Tuesday, Sept. 22, 10:45-11:30 a.m. • Art Adventures — Tuesday, Sept. 22, 3:30-4:15 p.m. • Grow Play Learn (ages 2-5 years) — Wednesday, Sept. 23, 9:30-10:30 a.m. • PAWS for Reading w/Bernie — Wednesday, Sept. 23, 3:304:45 p.m. Registration for a session is required. • Tiny Tales — Thursday, Sept. 24, 9:30-10:30 a.m. • Fish Origami — Thursday, Sept. 24, 3:30-4:15 p.m. • Music with Mr. Liam (Ages
0–6 years) — Friday, Sept. 25, 9:30-10:15 a.m. • Anything but a Paintbrush — Friday, Sept. 25, 3:30-4 p.m. Adult programs: • Traveling Library — Monday, Sept. 21, 2:15-4:30 p.m. • VIRTUAL: Play Along Ukulele from Home! — Monday, Sept. 21, 7-8 p.m. • Tech Tuesdays — Tuesday, Sept. 22, 1:30-4:30 p.m. • Pulsing with Nature this Fall with Judit Torok — Tuesday, Sept 22, 6-7:30 p.m. • Virtual: Raising Capable Problem Solvers Tuesday, Sept. 22, 7-8 p.m. • Music Appreciation with Rob Humberston — Wednesday, Sept. 23, 1-2:30 p.m. • Hiking in New England with Jeff Romano — Wednesday, Sept. 23, 6:30-7:30 p.m. • Weekly Writers Group — Thursday, Sept. 24, 9:30-11 a.m. • Romance for Everyone with Liz Alden — Thursday, Sept. 24, 1-2:30 p.m. • Virtual: Dialogue with Dads — Thursday, Sept. 24, 7:30-8:45 p.m. • Storrs Stitchers (Drop-In) — Friday, Sept. 25, 10-11:30 a.m.
LONGMEADOW ADULT CENTER
The following programs are organized by the Longmeadow Adult Center, located at 211 Maple Road. For more information or to sign up for programs, call 413-565-4160 option 1. • Lives and Livelihoods in Colonial Longmeadow — Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 6 p.m. • America’s Founding Sin: Slavery — Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 6 p.m.
WILBRAHAM WILBRAHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY
The following programs take place at the Wilbraham Public Library, 25 Crane Park Drive. For more information or to sign up for programs, head to wilbrahamlibrary.org or call 413-596-6141. • Wildlife Out Your Window: Discover the Hidden Lives of New England Wildlife — Monday, Sept. 21, from 6-7 p.m. • Teen Rock Painting — Tuesday, Sept. 22, from 5-6:30 p.m. • Pathways for Parents: Music with Mr. Liam — Wednesday, Sept. 23, from 10-10:45 a.m.
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Bay Path completes integration with Cambridge College LONGMEADOW — On Sept. 8, Bay Path University announced the completion of its integration of Cambridge College, which brings Cambridge College’s academic programs, students, faculty and staff into Bay Path University. The milestone marks a significant moment in the university’s history and expands its student population to more than 5,000 learners across Massachusetts, Puerto Rico and beyond. The U.S. Department of Education’s final approval marks the culmination of a two-year process that began in February 2024, when Bay Path University and Cambridge College jointly announced that Bay Path would acquire Cambridge College. Following the necessary regulatory and accreditation approvals, the acquisition is now complete. Throughout the integration process, Bay Path prioritized consistent support and clear communication to help Cambridge College students navigate the transition and make informed decisions about continuing their education with Bay Path. More than 90% of Cambridge College learners enrolled in the most recent spring and summer terms have elected to continue their education with Bay Path, reflecting strong student engagement with and understanding of the process. The integration brings together two institutions with complementary strengths and shared values, expanding Bay Path University’s geographic and programmatic reach. It connects Bay Path’s longstanding presence in Western Massachusetts with Cambridge College’s established presence in eastern Massachusetts, online programs serving learners across the United States, Puerto Rico, and relationships with employers and community organizations. Together, the institutions provide a broader range of programs and services for learners and a stronger connection to workforce needs.
“Today is not simply the completion of an integration process. It is the beginning of a new era for our university, new possibilities for the learners we serve, and new opportunities to deliver our successful model of education; one that has helped thousands of adult learners obtain their degrees and grow their careers,” said Sandra J. Doran, JD, president of Bay Path University. “Cambridge College and Bay Path share a commitment to access, innovation, career-focused education, and student success. That shared commitment inspired us to create something greater. We now have an expanded university with more access, more pathways, more possibilities, and an even greater ability to respond to the needs of learners, employers and our communities.” For more than five decades, Cambridge College has provided accessible, career-oriented education to adult learners, helping students advance their education while balancing work, family and other responsibilities. Bay Path, founded in 1897, has a long history of innovation in higher education, evolving from a business school to a residential undergraduate college dedicated to educating women and, today, a university serving learners through traditional undergraduate, online undergraduate, graduate, health sciences and workforce-focused programs. Both institutions have longstanding relationships with businesses, nonprofit organizations and community partners, providing a foundation for developing academic programs and educational services that respond to the needs of today’s and tomorrow’s workforce. “This integration brings together two institutions that understand something fundamental about higher education: opportunity does not look the same for every learner,” said Natalia Blank, vice See BAY PATH on page 9
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Police seize illegal products at A’s Smoke Shop By Peter Tuohy
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EAST LONGMEADOW — The East Longmeadow Police Department announced the arrest of A’s Smoke Shop proprietor and licensee Ali Sher on Sept. 4 after a search found flavored vapes, marijuana, alcohol and kratom — a newly designated controlled substance and illegal to possess or sell — following allegations of illegal and unlicensed sales to minors. The department charged Sher with flavored tobacco sale, two counts of distributing a class D drug, unlawful liquor sale, possession to distribute a class D drug and conspiracy to violate drug law. Police Chief Mark Williams said in a release the department received numerous complaints and allegations about illegal activities and sales to youths of illegal tobacco, alcohol and marijuana. “The East Longmeadow Police are committed to the safety of all of our residents and are determined to investigate and enforce the laws we’re empowered to enforce, while also assisting other state and local licensing enforcement authorities, to stop this type of behavior,” Williams said in the
release. “This remains an active investigation, and further criminal charges may be filed, and local licensing actions may be taken.” The arrest comes months after the Town Council revoked A’s liquor license in February after allegations of alcohol sales to minors and the possession of individually packaged pills. Williams, Detective Anthony Dieni and School Resource Officer Michael Healey shared testimonies from parents about finding their children with alcohol. Healey said students told him about purchasing alcohol and smoking paraphernalia from A’s. Williams also told the council about a Longmeadow Police Department traffic stop on Oct. 31, 2025, where officers located a case of alcohol in a teenager’s A’s Smoke Shop owner Ali Sher gave testimony to the Town Council at its meeting on Feb. 10, leadcar. The teenager claimed he ing to the rovocation of A’s liquor license following allegations of alcohol sales to minors and police had purchased it at A’s. finding individually packaged pills under the register. A Jan. 28 search by the Photo credit: ELCAT01028 Massachusetts State Police, the Alcohol Beverages Control Committee and the FBI found town with liquor licenses. The camera footage would prove verify by checking vehicles the individually packaged pills, other 28 tallied one violation it, but that many customers did once they leave the store. Town Council President suggested to be prescription over six years and A’s had 12 look like students under the age since 2019, leading the counof 30 with Connecticut IDs. Ralph Page told Reminder medication for sale. Previous cil to note these weren’t isolatHe added that he didn’t have Publishing that the council reports of marijuana sales could ed incidents. an electronic scanner and that it has been made aware of the not be verified at the time. Sher said the business checks is difficult to verify if an ID is police actions at the business Councilor Kathy Hill had the license of every person who authentic without one, stating and are weighing all options compared A’s violations with purchases alcohol and that police officers should help him going forward. the other 28 establishments in
HCC announces dean’s list for summer term HOLYOKE — Each semester Holyoke Community College recognizes superior scholarship
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CAGE EARNS MASCAC ROOKIE OF THE WEEK WESTFIELD — In her first week of collegiate action, Westfield State first-year forward Emersynn Cage of Longmeadow was named the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference Rookie of the Week after a three-match week for the Owls. Cage netted two goals, scoring the first goal of the season for the Owls in the first half against WestConn which served as her first collegiate marker. On Sept. 6, she tallied the opening goal of the match against Farmingdale State in a week where the Owls compiled a 0-2-1 record against stiff competition. Cage figures to play an important role at the front of the Owls attack and she was one of six first-year athletes to start for Westfield two weeks ago.
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Top row, from left: Longmeadow first responders lined up at the Longmeadow Fire Department to begin the Sept. 11, 2001 remembrance ceremony. Fire Chief John Rigney spoke in dedication of the nearly 3,000 lives lost 25 years ago. State Rep. Brian Ashe thanked members of the town for making time for the ceremony. Select Board Chair Dan Zwirko read a proclamation from the town for the 25th anniversary. Bottom row, from left: Jean D. Rogér’s new granite memorial bench shines where an old wooden bench stood for 25 years. First Church of Christ Senior Pastor Reverend Doug Bixby led the crowd in a prayer at the beginning of the ceremony.Former First Church Pastor Gary DeLong shared memories of Jean. Reminder Publishing photos by Peter Tuohy
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field and was drafted by the Bos- gratitude, the 343 firefighters and tending the ceremony. ton Celtics in 1984. He worked as paramedics and the 71 law en“This means a lot to come a bond trader with Cantor Fitz- forcement officers who selflessly together as a community on our LONGMEADOW — Long- gerald in the World Trade Cen- lost their lives as they ran toward 25th anniversary,” Ashe said. meadow residents, families and ter’s North Tower. danger to save others,” Lopez “Anybody born in the early 90s friends had the opportunity to Toyen grew up in Avon, Con- said. “We pledge to keep their or prior remembers vividly where attend multiple memorials on the necticut, and graduated from memory always alive. Remember they were, who they were with, morning of Sept. 11 to remember Bentley University in 1999. She all the families and friends who and they can recall it moment by the victims of 9/11 on the 25th was attending a technology con- carry the deep weight of grief moment. It rocked our nation, but anniversary — one of which was ference on the 106th floor of the from that day, surround them it brought us together, reminda Longmeadow native and three North Tower. with your enduring comfort and ed us why we’re American. We others with ties to the town. Gardner grew up in New York peace. We remember all the sur- stick together, and as time goes Crowds gathered at the Long- and also worked at Cantor Fitz- vivors and witnesses who carry on again, you forget that. We formeadow Fire Department for a gerald in floors 101-105 of the the invisible, heavy wounds of get that if we’re divided, we’re remembrance ceremony and at North Tower. that day … May their bravery in- weaker. If we are together, we First Church of Christ for an anDeputy Fire Chief Andrew spire us to live that great courage are stronger.” nual memorial and bench ded- Markt kicked off the Fire Depart- and care for our neighbors.” Select Board Chair Dan ication to Jean D. Rogér, who ment’s ceremony and said LongFire Chief John Rigney read a Zwirko read a town proclamagraduated from Longmeadow meadow stands together in sol- sentiment that Jessica Trant wrote tion before Lubavitcher Yeshiva High School in 1995 and died at emn remembrance of “the heroes about her father, stating that he Academy’s Rabbi Noach Kosof24 years old. we lost, the families who carry was “funny, competitive, fiercely sky closed out the ceremony. Rogér was a golfer and swim- their memory and the extraordi- protective of his family and hapFirst Church Senior Pastor mer at LHS and received ded- nary brave men and women who piest when the people he loved Reverend Doug Bixby began ication through a new granite continue to protect our communi- were around him.” Rogér’s memorial later in the bench in First Church’s memo- ties every single day.” “He was our rock, the steady morning, attended by her parrial garden. She was a stand-by “As we begin this morning hand we counted on, and there ents, Tom and Punky Rogér. He flight attendant on American Air- ceremony, we carry forward was a comfort in being his daugh- thanked the crowd for taking the lines Flight 11. the unity, grace and neighborly ter that I didn’t know I could time to be there for the dedication Remembered during the cer- strength that define our town and lose,” Jessica Trant wrote. “I wish and to remember the victims. emonies as well were Douglas our nation,” Markt said. “Thank people could know him through a “We rejoice in the place she Gardner, husband of Longmead- you for standing with us today.” conversation, a laugh, a game of held in the Longmeadow comow native Jennifer Gardner, St. Andrews Episcopal basketball, because a name read munity and as a member of First Amy Toyen, daughter of native Church’s Reverend Eddie Lopez aloud could never hold all of the Church,” Bixby said. “We give Dorine Toyen and granddaugh- led the crowd in a prayer and values that he was.” thanks for this place of rememter of residents Ernest and Salena said to remember the cherished State Rep. 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said the day brought many to their knees in prayer and left others with pain they did not know what to do with. Former First Church Pastor Gary DeLong recalled memories of Rogér and the relationship between their families. He said his daughter, Marcy, babysat Rogér and her brother, Jim, growing up and shared moments of them playing hide-andseek. He said Jean’s hiding spots were only betrayed by her occasional giggling. Bixby closed the dedication with the blessing of the bench and memorial garden. “May this bench serve as a memorial related to the specific loss of Jean Rogér, for her family, our community and this church,” Bixby said. “May this bench add to the beauty of this memorial garden and remind us of how precious the gift of life is and how significant, unexpected and tragic losses like these are. May this memorial garden continue to be a place for people to visit loved ones who have been laid to rest here alongside Jean, and to quietly grieve those who they have lost.” He said the garden isn’t only a place for solemn assembly and prayer, but a place where children grow up, where flowers can grow and a place to remember Rogér’s smile, commitment to life, her family and her adventurous spirit. Rogér’s memorial bench can be visited at First Church’s memorial garden, in between the church and the Longmeadow Montessori School.
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LONGMEADOW — Longmeadow is moving forward with the Future Building Use Task Force’s distribution of a request for future use without restrictions for Old Town Hall’s development after the Select Board approved the request at its meeting on Sept. 8. The Select Board’s decision allows the town to inquire private developers, businesses or buyers for proposals regarding the building’s future without zoning restrictions or proposal rules. The request only applies to Old Town Hall and not the other two buildings the task force is documenting — Town Hall and Community House. The building is estimated to cost around $800,000 for ADA-compliance, not including structural analysis and engineering expenses. Old Town Hall has been vacant for over two years and department heads indicated the building’s use would not help address unmet needs, according to the task force’s Aug. 17 recommendation memorandum. Task Force Chair Paul Dunkerley said Old Town Hall has fewer restrictions because it is outside of the historic district at the Select Board’s Aug. 17 meeting. He said the other two properties are “unique” and would require ap-
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SPRINGFIELD — The investigation into the cyber incident that affected the city’s schools over the past week is ongoing, according to Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, who was backed by Springfield Public Schools Superintendent Sonia Dinnall and members of the School Department leadership at press conferences on Sept. 8 and Sept. 10. School personnel have been locked out of access to third-party platforms and vendors, including the medical information system, transportation and food services. Dinnall said Springfield schools were closed throughout the week of Sept. 8. She explained that without the ability to verify which students need medicine or have food allergies or health issues, it was unsafe to open schools. The city’s overall digital infrastructure had seen no evidence of malicious attacks, Sarno said. The cyber incident was determined to be a level four threat, which Sarno described as “severe.” He was adamant that the city could not release some information so as not to endanger the investigation. The city is working with different levels of law en-
forcement, including the Federal Bureau of Investigations. “The investigation continues,” Sarno said several times in lieu of giving specific information. At the second press conference, however, while the mayor did not explicitly confirm that the cyber attack was one of ransomware, he said, “Money goes to our kids, not these individuals or these groups.” The School Department’s information technology personnel first noticed “malicious traffic” on the school systems on Sept. 1. Chief Information Officer Robert St. Lawrence said the cyber incidence response plan was immediately initiated. The IT department spent the next few days identifying, containing and eradicating threats. Initially, the School Department was unsure of the nature and scope of the problem, but by the end of the day on Friday, Sept. 4, it had a full understanding of the situation. It was then that they sent out the first communication to Springfield families. Sarno said he stood by the School Department’s decision not to inform families for several days after the issue was first noticed. He said the schools and the city have been able to defeat many such cyberattacks before they
could impact software and computer systems. “We don’t want to alarm anybody,” Sarno said. Sarno said the systems are being restored, and School Department personnel have been “working around the clock” to reestablish access. Schools were scheduled to open on Monday, Sept. 14, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction and Professional Development Terry Powe said that, if needed, the schools would rely on books, pen and paper, rather than tablets and laptops. The superintendent said she had heard rumors that the schools were closed because teachers had become so reliant on technology they could not teach without it. “I debunked that rumor,” Dinall said. “Our teachers don’t need technology to teach. They know how to teach.” She added, “ Students will receive standard-aligned, rigorous lessons on Monday because our teachers are prepared.” Sarno echoed those sentiments, saying, “Teaching is teaching. It’s in the head, heart, soul and gut of our teachers.” To ensure students reach the 180 days of instruction required by the state, the School Committee will consider shortening the
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Dinnall thanked Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center and the Acorn Street Boys & Girls Club for opening their doors to students. Without being asked, Dinnall said, “They adjusted their hours, they called in their staff. They made sure that parents had support when it came to childcare. We know parents have to work.” The School Department also received support from the state, University of Masssachusetts Amherst and Western New England University. “Unfortunately, this is the new warfare: cyber. From the federal level on down to the state level and the local level, we have to continue to be aware of it and deal with it,” sarno said. However, he assured residents, “We will get through this.”
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WILBRAHAM — The Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District may be looking at an increase in financial impacts if a lack of excess transportation capacity is not met with relief by October. The HWRSD School Committee discussed the district’s current transportation and potential costs and impacts going into October at its meeting on Sept. 10 — the first meeting since the 2026-2027 school year began for grades 1-12 on Aug. 31. Superintendent John Provost said buses have been a struggle for the district traditionally, yet the first couple weeks of the school year has seen the smoothest transportation roll out in the four years he’s been superintendent. “I feel like there’s not enough wood to knock on,” Provost said. “We have not had to send out a single alert due to transportation unavailability because of driver shortages this year. It’s the second year in our three-tier model, so I think the system is working. Buses are getting in and out of schools quickly.” Provost said the buses are fully unloaded with students in classrooms by the time he arrives at the high school around 8 a.m. He added the district is at full capacity for drivers, but the “fly in the ointment” is the lack of excess capacity. “We really should have some excess capacity,” Provost said. “Inevitably, someone will get sick, someone will have a medical emergency, someone will have something that they have to attend to in their lives. Currently, we don’t have the flexibility to handle that in our system.” There are 18 drivers undergoing training with the Lower Pio-
The Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District School Committee discussed the potential financial ramifications a lack of excess transportation could have by next month at it’s first meeting of the school year. Photo credit: Erin Dowding
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New Valley Bank & Trust names Rumanowski vice president SPRINGFIELD — New Valley Bank & Trust is pleased to announce that Brian Rumanowski has joined the bank as vice president, commercial lender. In his new role, Rumanowski will work closely with business owners and community partners to understand their financing needs, develop practical lending solutions and support long-
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no committee meetings had been held on the matter and it should be sent back to committee for that reason. Govan said there was ample time to have a committee meeting before the council’s last chance to vote on it at the Sept. 28 meeting. Addressing Davila, Hurst said, “If you take this out and it gets voted on by our colleagues and we vote favorably on it, we are not
part of the problem.” Whitfield and Davila began speaking over each other, each arguing that they had the right to speak next. Davila said, “I am calling this matter for a vote.” Whitfield, who was attending virtually, insisted, “The bullying technique is not going to keep working every time Councilor Davila wants to speak.” At Large City Council-
or Jose Delgado, who was presiding over the meeting, banged the gavel several times trying to establish order. Shea clarified the council rule on taking items out of the “unfinished business” category and said once the matter is back on the floor, it can be voted on or referred to committee. Saying he would defer to Shea, Davila commented, “You are the city lawyer, and you deserve respect.” Whitfield laughed. Throughout the debate, the tension in the chamber was visible, with multiple councilors getting up
to stand behind their chairs or leaning against the wall. “When I put my name on the ballot, I never thought it would be like this between everybody,” said Ward 7 City Councilor Gerry Martin, who is serving his first term on the council. “This is coming from both sides, the establishment and the counter establishment. It’s been a brutal year of people calling people names, throwing accusations. It’s just wrong. It’s politics as usual.” He said, “We should be better than this. We should be serving the people of Springfield.”
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Department was on hand to weigh in. He said the clerk was only there to record the vote, and her presence did not constitute a conflict. Councilors Zaida Govan, Maria Perez and Kateri Walsh argued that
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Northampton Jazz Festival returns for 15th year By Trent Levakis
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NORTHAMPTON — Jazz will once again engulf the streets of downtown Northampton as the Northampton Jazz Festival returns Sept. 25 and 26, bringing 80 musicians to 17 venues for its 15th annual event. Since its founding in 2011, the Northampton Jazz Festival has become a celebrated music event bringing over 2,000 visitors to the city of Northampton, according to organizers. “It’s a fabulous milestone, and we’re really proud of it. We are an all-volunteer organization. We have no paid staff. There’s a 10-member board, and we all work hard to put on this festival,” said Northampton Jazz Festival President Ruth Griggs. The weekend’s events kick off with the Jazz Strut that Friday, Sept. 25, at 4 p.m. in Pulaski Park. That is followed by Jazz Fest Day on Saturday, Sept. 26, which features free performances at seven locations across the city. “The Northampton Jazz Festival has developed a really positive reputation over the years, especially these past couple of years,” Griggs added. “The word is out that this is a great little festival and that we treat our musicians really well and that it’s a very accessible festival. I’m just really proud of the reputation that this little festival has earned.” Headlining this year’s festival is alto saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin, who will perform at the Academy of Music on Saturday, Sept. 26, at 7:30 p.m. Benjamin is a six-time Grammy nominee, arranger, composer, bandleader and educator, whose music blends R&B, several strains of jazz and funk. Benjamin’s tone, which has been compared to Johnny Hodges, uses many forms of music,
Top row, from left: Northampton Jazz Festival headliner, alto saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin, performs her new album “We Dream” on Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Academy of Music at 7:30 p.m. The Champian Fulton Quartet performs at the Unitarian Society on Saturday, Sept. 26, at 2 and 3:30 p.m. Bottom row, from left: Johnny O’Neal Trio will perform at Edwards Church on Saturday, Sept. 26, at 2:30 and 4 p.m. Hot Club of New England performs at Pulaski Park on Saturday, Sept. 26, at 5 p.m. Photo credit: Northampton Jazz Festival
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St. Mark Armenian Fest returns to Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — St. Mark Armenian Fest took place on Sunday, Sept. 6, at St. Mark Armenian Apostolic Church in Springfield. This fest has been St. Mark Armenian Church’s biggest event for nearly 30 years, becoming a fan favorite in the Greater Springfield area with music, dancing, authentic Armenian dishes and pastries, handmade items, artwork made from Armenia and a raffle. Top row, Left to right: St. Mark Armenian Church members Andrea Golfieri, Steven Omartian, Sosie Grace (the little girl) and Judi Humphries. Left to right: St. Mark parishioners/Fest Volunteers Brenda & Talene Jermakian and Fest volunteer Sarah Kalfayan. Left to right: Attendees/Chicopee residents Lauren, Johnny, John, Aiden and Cassie. Second row, from left: Armenian Fest 4: Left to right: Attendees Janessa Weinberg and her mother, Janet, of East Longmeadow. A look at the tent where the food was made during the festival. Festivalgoers enjoy the food. Third row, from left: Left to right: Singer/DJ Gennadiy Yanovskiy and Chair David Jermakian of the St. Mark Armenian Fest. Amalia Logunoba of Silver Jewelry (made in Armenia). Attendee/Springfield resident Steve Martin with his niece Aries. Bottom row, from left: First-time goer Eva Zoledziewski of Northampton. Even Boomer, the Springfield Thunderbirds mascot, made an appearance. Left to right: Attendees Rashel Girshik and Michelle Szlajen (who’s also a first-time goer) of Longmeadow.
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“We’re especially excited to bring Lakecia Benjamin to the Academy of Music this year as our headliner,” said Griggs. “Lakecia is the future of jazz. She is bold, she’s a composer, she’s a John Coltrane scholar, and she has collaborated with some of the most respected musicians in jazz today, such as Chris Potter, in her latest album ‘We Dream.’ She blends multiple genres into her music, bending toward the future this great American music tradition known as jazz.” Benjamin’s concert is the only ticketed event at the festival. Tickets are $35 to $55 plus fees
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and are available at AoMTheatre. com or at the Academy of Music Box Office Tuesday through Friday from 3-6 p.m. Student tickets are $20 plus fees, and Mass Cultural Council’s Card to Culture tickets are available for this concert. Tickets are available at northamptonjazzfest.org/ jazz-fest-2026. The full lineup of free daytime festival performances on Jazz Fest Day will feature jazz musicians from across the country and region performing in downtown venues. Griggs said the festival’s growth over the years has made it a hotbed attraction for jazz from all over. The Friday night Jazz Strut will begin with performances at Pulaski Park by the Northampton High School Jazz Band ensem-
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LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF HAMPDEN CABLE TELEVISION LICENSE RENEWAL PUBLIC HEARING
The Longmeadow Planning Board will open a hybrid public hearing on October 7th, 2026 at 6:00 PM at the Longmeadow Municipal Offices, Greenwood Conference Room (231 Maple Rd). This hearing will be for the Site and Design Review Application of Ramzi Natour for a proposed 36x26' detached ADU (accessory dwelling unit) at 19 Edward Circle. Application materials may be viewed in the Planning and Community Development Office, or on the Planning Board's active case files webpage: htt ps://www.longmeadowma.gov/DocumentCente r/Index/389. The remote meeting link may be accessed from the meeting agenda posted on the Town's agenda center webpage: https://www.longmeadowma.gov/AgendaCent er/Planning-Board-17. (September 17, September 24)
The Town of Hampden Selectboard, as statutory cable television licensing authority under MGL c.166A, s. 1, will hold a public cable license renewal hearing on September 28, 2026, 6:00 p.m. at Hampden Town Hall, 85 Wilbraham Street, Hampden, MA as part of the Town’s cable television license renewal process concerning the proposed non-exclusive cable television renewal license for Spectrum Northeast, LLC (also known as Charter Communications). The purpose of the proceeding is to accept public comments on, formally consider, and possibly take final action, including possible approval of the proposed final Hampden Spectrum cable license. Interested persons may attend and participate in person or remotely through Zoom or telephone as follows: Join via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88194303072?pwd= MEo1TlBESC93VTFBNFRxdi9aaEc2dz09 Meeting ID: 881 9430 3072 Passcode: 746895 Join via Telephone: 1-301-715-8592 Please note that while an option for remote attendance and/or participation is being provided as a courtesy to the public, the meeting will not be suspended or terminated if technological problems interrupt the virtual broadcast, unless otherwise required by law. Public comment on Town renewal needs and the proposed renewal is invited. Copies of renewal documents and records are available for public inspection at the Office of the Town Clerk. For further information contact municipal cable counsel, William August at 617-5483735. By order of the Selectboard as License Issuing Authority. (September 10, September 17) EAST LONGMEADOW ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PUBLIC HEARING LEGAL NOTICE The East Longmeadow Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, September 21, 2026 at 6:30 PM at the Pleasant View Senior Center, 328 North Main Street, East Longmeadow, MA 01028 ZAA-2026-1: A Petition for Administrative Appeal of Notice of Permit Denial & Zoning Determination issued to 554 Somers Road (Assessor’s Parcel ID 66-34-0) for non-compliance per 450.3.3 of East Longmeadow Zoning Bylaws a building or structure detached from a primary building on the same lot and customarily incidental and subordinate to the primary building or use. Applicant: Ryan Provencher, c/o Josh Levine, 1441 Main Street, Suite 1100, Springfield, MA 01103 Information relating to applications filed with the Planning Department is available for public inspection at the Town Hall, 60 Center Square. To view an electronic version of case files please visit: https://www.eastlongmeadowma. gov/955/Active-Case-Files For the Board, James Channing, Clerk (September 10, September 17)
CITATION ON PETITION FOR SALE OF REAL ESTATE BY A PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Docket No. HD26P1239EA Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Hampden Probate and Family Court 50 State Street Springfield, MA 01103 (413)748-7758 Estate of: Celeste Anne Montessi Date of Death: 03/27/2026 To all interested persons: A Petition for Sale of Real Estate has been filed by: Corinne M Niznik of Port Orange FL and Christina Atwater of Hampden MA requesting that the court authorize the Personal Representative to sell the decedent's real estate at a private sale. IMPORTANT NOTICE You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before: 10:00 a.m. on the return day of 10/23/2026. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an affidavit of objections within thirty (30) days of the return date, action may be taken without further notice to you. WITNESS, Hon. Claudine T. Stoudemire, First Justice of this Court. Date: September 09, 2026 Rosemary A. Saccomani, Register of Probate (September 17) EAST LONGMEADOW CONSERVATION COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING LEGAL NOTICE
The East Longmeadow Conservation Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the Pleasant View Senior Center, 328 North Main Street, East Longmeadow, MA 01028 RDA-2026-06: Request for Determination of Applicability at 7 Happy Acres Lane for (Assessor’s Parcel ID 54-6-11A) for whether the area and activities depicted on plans are subject to jurisdiction of the Wetlands Protection Act 310 CMR 10.00 and local wetland bylaws Chapter 424 Wetlands Protection. Applicant: John Grimaldi, 102 Lee Street, East Longmeadow, MA 01028 Information relating to applications filed with the Department of Planning & Community Development are available for public inspection at the Town Hall, 60 Center Square. To view an electronic version of case files please visit: htt ps://www.eastlongmeadowma.gov/955/ActiveCase-Files For the Commission, Thomas O’Brien, Clerk (September 17)
CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION Docket No. HD26P1904EA Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Hampden Probate and Family Court 50 State Street Springfield, MA 01103 (413)748-7758 Estate of: Frances J Anthony Date of Death: 06/18/2026 To all interested persons: A Petition for Formal Probate of Will with Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by Fred C Anthony of Tequesta FL requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner requests that: Fred C Anthony of Tequesta FL be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond in unsupervised administration IMPORTANT NOTICE You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before: 10:00 a.m. on the return day of 10/05/2026. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an affidavit of objections within thirty (30) days of the return day, action may be taken without further notice to you. UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC) A Personal Representative appointed under the MUPC in an unsupervised administration is not required to file an inventory or annual accounts with the Court. Persons interested in the estate are entitled to notice regarding the administration directly from the Personal Representative and may petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including the distribution of assets and expenses of administration. WITNESS, Hon. Claudine T. Stoudemire, First Justice of this Court. Date: September 04, 2026 Rosemary A. Saccomani, Register of Probate (September 17)
The East Longmeadow Conservation Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the Pleasant View Senior Center, 328 North Main Street, East Longmeadow, MA 01028 RDA-2026-06: Request for Determination of Applicability at 7 Happy Acres Lane for (AsTell them you saw it in The Reminder! Let our sessor’s Parcel ID 54-6-11A) for whether the advertisers know that this is where you found area and activities depicted on plans are them. They appreciate it, and so do we! subject to jurisdiction of the Wetlands Protection Act 310 CMR 10.00 and local wetland bylaws Chapter 424 Wetlands Protection. Applicant: John Grimaldi, 102 Lee Street, East Longmeadow, MA 01028 Information relating to applications filed with the Department of Planning & Community Development are available for public inspection at the Town Hall, 60 Center Square. To view an electronic version of case files please visit: htt EAST LONGMEADOW ps://www.eastlongmeadowma.gov/955/ActiveCraig L. Gay and Rachel Gay to Devin MaplesCase-Files and James Maples, 25 Pondview Drive, $825,000. Joseph Lupi, representative, Rose Bertha Lupi, and Rose Lupi, estate, to 23 Thompson St., LLC, Forestate, the Commission, Thomas O’Brien, Clerk 23 Thompson St., $275,000. (September 17) Road, Kevin L. Murawski and Alyssa R. Murawski to Maria Servidone, 143 Braeburn $360,000.
Kyle Maskell and Sadie Maskell to Cong T. Co and Tuoi T. Pham, 27 Shaw St., $360,000. Rod J. LaVallee and Kimberly A. LaVallee to Richard R. LaBelle and Nadiya LaBelle, 24 Deerfoot Drive, $479,900. Stephen A. Pysz, Debra Carol Atkinson Pysz and Debra Atkinson Pysz to Jeffrey Zera and Christine Tetreault, 6 Brynmawr Drive, $590,000. Thomas W. Larock and Suzanne L. Larocque to Julia L. Harte and William S. Short, 256 Mapleshade Ave., $492,000.
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Cody J. Brodeur and Christina N. Brodeur to Shawn M. Montagna and Ashley Lyn Montagna, 60 Old Orchard Road,
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Anthony Wayne Bunn and Monica M. Cole to Joshua William Patterson and Emily L. Patterson, 93 Wheelmeadow Drive, $740,000. Denise M. Ditmar to Hannah Kennedy, 74 Birch Road, $510,000. Joseph Singer, David Z. Singer and Michelle Singer Herzlinger to CIL Realty of Massachusetts Inc., 26 Brooks Road, $590,000. Ke Ma and Huayi Wei to Mark P. Kraver, trustee, Melissa Kraver, trustee, and Trust Kraver Family Revocable Living Trust, trustee of, 233 Franklin Road, $503,000. Linda C. Platzer to William T. Sobo Jr., and Wendy J. Ludwig, 100 Hilltop Road, $915,000. Philip R. Guidrey and Jennifer Guidrey to Andrew James Mariani and Rachel Angela Mariani, 28 Brittany Road, $750,000.
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The East Longmeadow Conservation Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the Pleasant View Senior Center, 328 North Main Street, East Longmeadow, MA 01028 RDA-2026-07: Request for Determination of Applicability at 45 Fisher Avenue (Assessor’s Parcel ID 14-7A-A) for whether the area and boundaries depicted on plans are subject to jurisdiction of the Wetlands Protection Act 310 CMR 10.00 and local wetland bylaws Chapter 424 Wetlands Protection. Applicant: 45 Fisher Ave, LLC c/o Majid Khabir, Manager, 50 Bond Avenue, East Longmeadow, MA 01028 Information relating to applications filed with the Department of Planning & Community Development are available for public inspection at the Town Hall, 60 Center Square. To view an electronic version of case files please visit: htt ps://www.eastlongmeadowma.gov/955/ActiveCase-Files For the Commission, Thomas O’Brien, Clerk (September 17)
CITATION ON PETITION FOR ORDER OF COMPLETE SETTLEMENT Docket No. HD25P1095EA Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Hampden Probate and Family Court 50 State Street Springfield, MA 01103 (413)748-7758 Estate of: Richard H Melikian Date of Death: 03/12/2025 A Petition for Order of Complete Settlement has been filed by Harry Melikian of Wilmington NC requesting that the court enter a formal Decree of Complete Settlement including the allowance of a final account and other such relief as may be requested in the Petition. IMPORTANT NOTICE You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before: 10:00 a.m. on the return day of 10/09/2026. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an affidavit of objections within thirty (30) days of the return day, action may be taken without further notice to you. WITNESS, Hon. Claudine T. Stoudemire, First Justice of this Court. Date: September 04, 2026 Rosemary A. Saccomani, Register of Probate (September 17)
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FIREWOOD Wood Chopper Bob's Firewood Green and Seasoned Hardwoods Cut to length, Split, and Delivered (413)426-7529 or (860)463-6519
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Richard G. Bistran to Nadine Coffey, 19 Harwich Road, $390,000. Suzanne M. Loreto and Darrel Alfred Bewsee to Yufan Zhang and Guangfang Wang, 51 Barrington Road, $430,000.
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Ashley C. Gendron and Ashley Fussell to Luke Nierenhausen, 17 Elm St., $349,900. Real Estate Investments Northeast LLC, to Jennelle Lynne Masotti, 37 Bridge St., $320,000. Holly E. Boulanger to John David Holdcraft, 4 Silver St., $285,000. John Rahkonen and Trudy Rahkonen to Karl L. Winkler and Haley Winkler, 102 Bogan Road, $710,000. Terri Kacoyannakis, trustee, and Buckley Family Irrevocable Trust, trustee of, to Codie Judice and Azlynn Prunier, 76 Bethany Road, $305,000.
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Melissa Mae McMullen and Melissa Mae Bolduc to Edson Augusto Monteiro Filho and Laudicea M. De Oliveira Monteiro, 1037 Pine St., $410,000. Richard R. Padykula Jr., representative, and Richard R. Padykula Sr., estate, to Chenevert Properties LLC, and Halifax Capital LLC, 1266 South Main St., $250,000. William Curtin Jr., representative, and William H. Curtin, estate, to James N. Athearn, 50 Stimson St., $115,000.
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AC Homebuilding LLC, to Raye Jean Leastman and Daniel Leastman, Sandalwood Drive, Unit 103, $580,497. Beth R. Gingras and Beth R. Long to Olivia Sroka and Nicholas Stahovish, 27 Linwood Drive, $500,000. John W. Medeiros to Stuart C. Eaton and Sandra C. Eaton, 7 Highridge Road, $585,000. Kazimierz Borawski and Danuta Borawski to Mary Ann Marrow, 5 Hollow Road, $532,000. Timothy Woodward, trustee, Tim Woodward, trustee, Celia T. Guagliardo Family Trust, trustee of, and Celia T. Guagliardo Trust, trustee of, to Brett Sherman and Robin Boyd, 460 Soule Road, $350,000.
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EAST LONGMEADOW - THURSDAY, HOOK DELIVERY
132 Papers: St. Joseph Dr., Wisteria Ln., Pembroke Terr., Rockingham Cir., Dartmouth Ln., Partial - Prospect St., Chestnut St., Somers Rd. 103 Papers: Gerrard Ave., Holy Cross Cir., Kingston Ave., Lombard Ave., Nelson St., Roderick Ave., Partial- N. Main St. 128 Papers: Braeburn Rd., Channing Rd., Tufts St., Van Dyke Rd., Wood Ave., Boulder St., Admiral St., Thompson St., Partial-Dwight Rd. (odd side only) 58 Papers: Anne St., Helen Cir., John St., Vadnais St., Converse Cir. 131 Papers: Orchard Rd., Pine Grove Cir., Partial-Parker St., Porter Rd., Allen St. 135 Papers: Baymor Dr., Edmund St., Fifth St., Glendale Rd., Knollwood Dr.
68 Papers: Woolworth St., Woodside Dr., Blokland Dr., Wilkin Dr., Grassy Gutter Rd. 57 Papers: Park Dr., Brittany Rd., Normandy Rd., Partial-E. Greenwich Rd., Colony Rd. 149 Papers: Prynne Ridge Rd., Wyndward Rd., Wildwood Glen, Maplewood St., Partial-Maple Rd. 158 Papers: Burbank Rd., Farmington Rd., Ellington Rd., Oakwood Rd., Partial-Converse St. 201 Papers: Dover Rd., Birchwood Ave., Benedict Ter., Roseland Ter., Colony Rd. 61 Papers: Magnolia Cir., Primrose Dr., Merriweather Dr., Vanguard Ln., Ridge Rd. 230 Papers: Blueberry Hill Rd., Concord Rd., Green Willow Dr., Tanglewood Dr., Redfern Dr. 80 Papers: Chandler Ave., Partial - Longmeadow St. 108 Papers: Birnie Rd., Brookside Dr., Crescent Rd., Longview Dr., Fairhill Dr., Partial - Longmeadow St.
LONGMEADOW - THURSDAY, HOOK DELIVERY
WILBRAHAM - THURSDAY, HOOK DELIVERY
73 Papers: Williamsburg Dr., Eunice Dr., Tabor Crossing, Morgan Ridge, Burns Meadow, Churchill Dr., Partial - Converse St. 85 Papers: Andover Rd., Ashford Rd., Cranwell Ln., Deerfield Ave., Willow Cir., Williston Dr., Willow Brook Rd., Partial - Frank Smith Rd. 146 Papers: Albemarle Rd., Arcadia St., Barclay St., Chiswick St., Fairway Dr., Franklin Rd., Lincoln Pk., Whitmun Rd., Woodmont Rd. 95 Papers: Brookwood Dr., Kenmore Dr., Knollwood Dr., Partial - Shaker Rd. 97 Papers: Barbara Ln., Quinnehtuk Rd., Village Dr., Pioneer Dr., Partial - Maple Rd., Frank Smith Rd., Wolf Swamp Rd. 100 Papers: Norway St., Nevins Ave., Partial - Maple Rd. 155 Papers: Birch Rd., Yarmouth St., King Philip Dr., Sheffield Ave., Partial-Wolf Swamp Rd. 105 Papers: Hopkins Pl., Hawthorn St., Fairfield Ter., Laurel Ln., Partial-Laurel St.
228 Papers: Echo Hill Rd., Highmoor Dr., Meeting House Ln., Rice Dr., Ridge Rd., Highridge Rd., Hitching Post Ln., Partial - Mountain Rd., Monson Rd., Tinkham Rd., Main St.
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