Wilbraham / Hampden Absentee ballots are available 5/3/2005 Academic Trust announces president 5/10/2006 Academic trust to bring Circus Smirkus to Spec Pond 3/25/2008 Academy unveils new center 10/23/2007 A decline in volunteers may spoil 24-year tradition 1/22/2008 AFS promotes positive life exchanging experiences 10/9/2007 Agricultural history is forgotten as local farms are sold 2/26/2007 A Hampden couple's journey into business together 1/15/2007 Ambassador to Israel heads to Wilbraham 4/25/2007 Anderson announces candidacy for Planning Board 5/17/2005 Annual 'Cones for Kids' kicks off 1/22/2007 Annual meeting, trail work party announced 5/30/2006 Annual Peach Road Race goes into its third year 7/30/2007 Another School Committee meeting, another budget discussion 1/29/2007 Apple of Wilbraham's eye remembered 12/19/2007 Artist league pairs off for unique 'Duets' show 4/1/2008 Art league brings their works to the Peach Fest 8/13/2007 Association announces golf tournament 4/25/2006 A 'trick'y trip to Vegas 8/27/2007 A trip back in time 6/7/2006 Author's teen novel is topic of discussion for group 8/1/2005 Barry returns to Selectman's post 5/29/2007 Basch becomes full-time member 2/19/2008 Benefit for officer 3/7/2006 Benefit will help resident with recovery 10/3/2005 Ben gets the OK: board approves K-9 unit 11/26/2007 Bennett Turkey Farm up for sale 7/16/2007 Bids opened for Main Street Sewer Project 4/21/2008 Blood drive keeps Katie's memory alive 6/19/2007 Board addresses issues 1/29/2007 Board scolds store 6/11/2007 Book Swap attracts dozens of avid readers, library-goers 9/21/2005 Book swap hopes to fill gap left by library closing 8/8/2005 Booster Club hosting fundraiser for bleachers 3/3/2008 Brown Bag Food Program returns to Senior Center 7/25/2006 Building Committee studies state timelines for construction of new MRHS 9/21/2005 Bump returns as acting library director 1/30/2008 Buttons saved by kind stranger 1/8/2007 Cadet aims for the stars at Air Force Academy 7/16/2007 Call for funding theme of Library Legislative Breakfast 3/18/2008 Candaras fights for caregivers pay increase 12/12/2007 Candaras meets with Chinese ambassador 6/19/2005 Candaras wins Democratic Primary in senate race 9/27/2006 Cast members visit memorial garden 8/22/2005 Cast prepares for production 8/29/2005 CCW answers override questions 11/6/2007 CCW focuses on foundations (and roofs) of Wilbraham 1/30/2008 CCW members meet the candidates at forum 4/21/2008 Cemetery Commission eager to complete online project 12/19/2007 Center hosts first Resident Chime Choir Christmas 1/2/2007 Chamber donates $5,000 to Y.E.S. program 1/10/2006 Chamber gears up for fall golf tournament 6/27/2007 Chamber gears up for fall golf tournament 10/2/2007 Chamber hosts benefit golf tournament 9/12/2006 Chapman joins Red Cross effort to help hurricane victims 11/29/2005 Cheerleaders host clinic 3/7/2006 Chief seeks donations for families 12/28/2005 Children: 'Help us, help Lynch' 4/14/2008 Children's gym at YMCA 5/29/2007 8/30/2006 Christmas tea 1/3/2006 Christmastime is prime time for identity theft 12/3/2007 Church celebrates opening 6/7/2006 Church hosts Blessing of the Animals 10/12/2005 Church hosts book, movie discussion 5/10/2006 Church hosts fund-raiser for Father's Day 6/13/2006 Club announces next meeting 6/7/2006 Club collects for hurricane victims 10/17/2005 Club open to new members 5/23/2006 Club takes on initiatives in the name of good 2/19/2007 Club wants to give money away to qualified students 1/22/2008 Coach Winch hosts camp at YMCA 10/23/2006 Collins' simple idea wins a page 4/2/2007 Commission to decide fate of family's addition 8/20/2007 Committee accepts recommendations for new school 5/24/2005 Committee and school officials tour building 11/8/2005 Committee chair files trespass notice against resident 9/19/2006 Committee pleased with MCAS results 10/17/2005 Committee reviews safety protocols 12/20/2006 Committee submits building interest forms 5/10/2006 Committee votes in favor of borrowing money 1/16/2006 Committee will submit SOI forms 4/20/2006 Community Association offers plenty of benefits 8/1/2005 Community Book Swap resumes Sept. 10 9/6/2005 Community education 5/29/2007 Community invited to reopening of Library 6/27/2006 Competition earns teen cash, confidence and a plan for the future 6/20/2006 Concerned Citizens group hosts meeting 1/16/2006 Concerned Citizens meeting moved to Oct. 18 10/16/2006 Concerned citizens unveil new Web site 1/2/2008 Concerned residents turn out to save Peach Festival 1/30/2008 Cones for Kids campaign begins 1/30/2008 Conservation Commission meeting set for Nov. 16 11/15/2005 Cooks on Call program provides comfort through food 11/13/2006 Corporations make donations to schools 6/20/2006 Cottage Avenue Bridge will be repaired 5/3/2005 Cultural Council seeks grant applicants, members 10/3/2005 Cyber Safety Seminars offered by HWRSD 9/26/2005 Day of Caring 9/13/2005 Decor diva turns drab to fab 2/19/2007 Delinquent dog owners face court over unpaid licenses 8/20/2007 Delivered directory to benefit HWRSD grads 1/7/2008 Developer presents plans at public hearing 10/16/2006 Developments discussed at Planning Board meeting 7/18/2006 Dimitropolis ready to serve with WFD 3/25/2008 District gets safer with STAT 12/20/2006 District may have to put freeze on this year's budget 10/2/2007 District receives report card 4/2/2007 Donation launches new library fund-raiser 6/19/2007 Donation helps keep program afloat 4/1/2008 Drumming Lessons 6/27/2006 Eagle Scout Project 10/2/2006 Elusive white deer makes an appearance 6/5/2005 Emergency forces postponement of forum 9/26/2005 Event will benefit injured officer, family 5/17/2006 Everything you ever wanted to know about the sales tax holiday 7/25/2005 Expansion may be solution to problems 5/14/2007 Eye Mobile is a district - wide effort 2/26/2007 Falcons swap hockey sticks for ice cream scoopers 11/13/2006 Falcon Youth Football gears up for another season 5/31/2005 Famed youth troupe comes to town 5/14/2007 Father Talk settles into his new role 11/1/2006 Final town adminstrator candidate meets with board 4/16/2007 Finance Committee Chair presents difficult choices to board 2/12/2007 Fire Department hosts open house 10/2/2006 Fire Dept. hosts bike rodeo 6/13/2006 First-time author hosts signing at Wilbraham book shop 7/3/2006 Fogarty resigns from Wilbraham 12/5/2006 Four teachers retire from MRHS 5/30/2006 Friends band together to raise funds for pal 4/25/2007 Friends host 'Golden Ticket Raffle' 1/15/2007 Friends keep Library spirit alive 2/21/2006 Friends of Library invite community to meeting 10/5/2005 Fund-raisers benefit library 9/19/2006 Future of D.A.R.E. position uncertain 10/2/2006 Girl Scout earns Gold Award 5/2/2006 Girl Scout readies for next collaborative event 1/25/2006 Gold Medal winners 2/15/2006 Golf tourney honors fallen soldier 4/20/2006 Good samaritan is an all around winner 7/10/2007 Got Books? Wilbraham wants them 12/19/2007 Grant saves more than 200 acres of land 12/3/2007 Grant would help fund three more fire fighters 7/4/2005 Green announces candidacy 4/25/2006 Group hosts forum to hear residents' ideas 8/29/2005 Group hosts 'Meet the Candidates' night 4/11/2006 Group invites residents to 'Love Your Library' meeting 10/12/2005 Group presents 'Plan B' to School Committee 9/19/2006 Group reviews optimistic budget 12/12/2007 Groups meet to discuss Library, Senior Center funding 11/8/2005 Guest speaker to discuss archiving 10/16/2006 Gulf Coast educator thanks HWRSD for help 9/6/2006 Gymnasts bring home medals 12/28/2005 Habitat for Humanity might build in Wilbraham 4/1/2008 Hampden and Wilbraham community announcements 7/10/2005 Hampden gets mobile sight clinic 2/5/2007 Hampden Girl Scouts host book and bake sale Saturday 11/17/2005 Hampden Library now offers wireless Internet connection 10/9/2007 Hampden Library officially closes its doors 7/4/2005 Hampden Library to host Legislative Breakfast on March 7 2/19/2008 Hampden Police Chief requests to resign 12/13/2005 Hampden releases real estate assessments 12/13/2005 Hampden resident achieves what others seldom do 7/10/2007 Hampden residents propose book swap 8/1/2005 Hampden selectmen hope to open dialogue on resource officer funding 4/15/2008 Hampden seniors win trivia tournament 5/31/2005 Hampden teen performs at Big E 9/26/2006 Hearing set for Eastwood Drive 10/10/2006 Hearse House to be dedicated 11/1/2006 Helping Hands Project brings resources to parents 4/28/2008 Hole-in-one hitter wins 42" plasma TV 11/6/2007 Hollow Road hearing ends with agreement 3/10/2008 Hollow Road hearing listens to concerns from residents 2/11/2008 Hometown Heroes 2/8/2006 Honoring athletes 3/1/2006 HONORING OUR VETERANS 11/13/2007 House is certified as Energy Star home 11/20/2006 HWRSD Committee chair discusses school safety 10/16/2006 Infant & toddler program joins children's storytimes 2/5/2008 Interim town administrator is voted in 12/26/2006 iScream puts out challenge 6/11/2007 It's almost time for the Peach Festival 7/18/2005 Jog or walk your way through New England 6/27/2007 Judge shares his story about segregation with today's youth 10/9/2007 Juggler to perform at Book Swap 5/2/2006 Junior Women's Club seeks new members 10/10/2006 K-9 unit may become reality for Wilbraham 11/20/2007 Kids scare up fun at Museum Halloween party 11/8/2005 Krejci makes a donation 7/25/2005 Laughing Brook hosts family programs 8/8/2005 Laughing Brook seeks volunteers 5/23/2006 Laware ends 38-year career 9/24/2007 LAX Champs visit State House 8/1/2005 Leading the class 5/30/2006 Learn to balance caring for a special needs child 1/22/2007 Library announces home delivery service 10/16/2006 Library comes alive with 'Music for Little People' melodies 4/7/2008 Library contest will run through February 2/8/2006 Library director reflects on new job 9/12/2006 Library funding will be decided by voters 9/6/2005 Library is open again 7/12/2006 Library needs helpers to clean 5/30/2006 Library offers overdue amnesty for Food Bank donation 11/13/2007 Library seeks artists for annual exhibit 2/21/2006 Library Trustees back decision to restrict Hampden residents from certain uses 7/10/2005 Lionesses plan annual fashion show 4/25/2006 Lions Club sponsors 5K Pumpkin Run 10/16/2006 Local artists show work in Wilbraham 12/6/2005 Local author reads to children at Hampden Library 8/24/2006 Local book lover promotes literacy for a lifetime 3/18/2008 Local chamber announces new leadership 5/23/2006 Local girls riding high 6/27/2007 Local uses talents to help tornado victims 3/18/2008 Local youth qualifies for motocross nationals 7/18/2006 Long debate leads to newly public roadways in town 4/30/2007 Lovejoy announces candidacy 5/2/2006 'Love Your Library' group announces writing contest 10/17/2005 Lt. Governor visits Wilbraham on Western Mass. tour 8/6/2007 Lumberjacks go from pancakes to progress 4/9/2007 Major Projects Committee looks at roads, sidewalks 1/16/2006 Man sees nation by wagon 7/23/2007 McNeany to fill final firefighter position 12/19/2007 Members needed to prep for emergencies 7/16/2007 Memorial ride will help preserve park 8/8/2005 Million dollar road repairs needs resident approval 4/16/2007 Minnechaug grad to play in international tourney 11/6/2007 Minnechaug NHS raising money for a good cause 2/5/2008 Minnechaug senior to present history project at national competition 4/14/2008 Minnechaug students commended 10/2/2006 Minnechaug unveils student fitness center 3/4/2008 Miss Pioneer Valley 9/6/2006 More voters turn out than usual 5/14/2007 Mosquito dunks available in Hampden 6/20/2006 'Mourning Journey' author will discuss, sign books 9/26/2005 MRHS has four options 5/3/2005 Murray comes through town for some ice cream 7/30/2007 New business gives dinner time some style 4/10/2007 New company helps women grow their business 4/16/2007 New festival comes to town thanks to Art Guild 9/17/2007 New group welcomes mothers of preschoolers 10/10/2006 Committee discusses a number of issues 11/20/2006 New policy promotes wellness 8/7/2006 New school year brings some changes 8/27/2007 New surface will make streets safer 10/15/2007 New views of history presented at Minnechaug 1/15/2008 "No Fail" MacPhail turns in solid showing at World Championships 2/5/2007 Nomination papers available for Hampden town government seats 2/12/2007 Numerous projects discussed at business roundtable 10/23/2007 O'Brien is 2007 Peach King 3/19/2007 Officials discuss D.A.R.E. 1/8/2007 Officials from both towns discuss MRHS project 10/25/2005 Old bylaws need new language 3/5/2007 Open Space Committee announces meeting 10/12/2005 OPRO celebrates 20 years 4/20/2006 Orchestra hosts two free concerts 11/29/2005 Outdoor concert 5/17/2006 Parents invited to Special Ed. workshop 5/30/2006 Parry announces candidacy 5/3/2005 Peach Festival Committee announces schedule of events 7/25/2005 Peach Festival has something for everyone 8/7/2006 Peach King ready to reign 3/10/2008 Peach Queen contest, fund-raising is underway 6/19/2005 'Peter Pan' comes to life in Wilbraham 8/29/2006 Pillows will comfort patients 3/7/2006 Planning Board discusses subdivision possibilities 9/10/2007 Planning Board weighs what to zone undeveloped property 4/14/2008 Players Celebrate 50th Anniversary 11/1/2005 Police Association announces golf tourney 5/3/2005 Police department to get appointment pending test results 4/16/2007 Principal invites parents, residents to open house 8/29/2005 Proposed Center plans go before Planning Board 9/24/2007 Proposed pool house raises big concerns on Ridge Road 4/28/2008 PTO hosts playground fund-raiser 6/13/2006 Public hearing will discuss bridge replacement 6/13/2006 Puppolo plans for new traffic light in Wilbraham 9/10/2007 Puppolo starts term 2/12/2007 Puppolo thanks voters after his win 11/13/2006 R.A.H. to host St. Paddy's Day Party 3/5/2007 Rape Aggression Defense classes start up again 7/30/2007 Rec. Dept. offers men's softball 5/30/2006 Regional boards come together to exchange ideas 10/29/2007 Regional collection keeps chemicals out of environment 9/19/2006 Remembrance blood drive hits four-year mark 1/2/2008 Reports: high schools are deteriorating 4/4/2006 Resident questions chairperson's authority 8/29/2006 Residents might seek special meeting 6/12/2005 Richard Scott named MRHS Teacher of the Year 9/26/2005 Ross is Peach Queen 8/6/2007 Scantic Senior Citizens Club is still going strong 9/6/2005 Scantic Valley YMCA outlines spring offerings 2/21/2006 School Committee cuts budget by $200K 6/19/2005 School Committee discusses projects 12/20/2005 School Committee selects Building Committee members 7/4/2005 School district hit with unexpected bill 12/5/2006 School district opens doors to victims 9/13/2005 School district will accept 35 School Choice students 2/8/2006 Selectman discuss future of position 12/11/2006 Selectman interview candidates for facilities position 12/20/2006 Selectman will not seek re-election 2/8/2006 Selectmen decide appointments at meeting 6/27/2007 Selectmen discuss budget gap 5/9/2005 Selectmen discuss budget cutbacks 6/26/2005 Selectmen looking to gather more input on Hollow Road 11/26/2007 Selectmen meet for first time since closures 7/18/2005 Selectmen question restaurant owner 6/12/2005 Selectmen review tobacco sale regulations 1/15/2007 Selectmen seek residents for two elected positions, sign police contract 8/8/2005 Selectmen seek town volunteers 7/10/2005 Selectmen tackle town issues 9/6/2006 Selectmen vote to raise fees at DRC 6/19/2005 Senior Center members, staff enjoy last days 6/26/2005 Senior Center quietly reopens July 5 7/12/2006 Senior Center treats volunteers to lunch 4/25/2007 Senior meal program moves to church 7/13/2005 SHADE calendar release supported by Schilling 11/13/2007 Shedding some light on a deadly disease 10/29/2007 Short special town meeting yields 'yeas' 12/12/2007 Sing for Spring 4/11/2006 'Small Works-Big Art' at Fountain Park Oct. 20 10/9/2007 Snow's relaxing celtic tunes showcase his talent 3/13/2007 Snow to show softer side of Celtic 11/6/2007 Soccer challenge kicks off Oct. 21 10/15/2007 Soccer star signs with Texas Tech 2/11/2008 Soule Road School science project 12/13/2005 Spending, receiving on STM agenda 10/23/2006 SPINNING AT THE BIG E 10/12/2005 Station reopens after 27 years 7/25/2006 St. Cecelia's hosts memorial blood drive 12/28/2005 Store assists with playground improvements 7/18/2006 Stratton and selectmen cover safety and funding at meeting 4/7/2008 Student explores future in engineering 8/15/2006 Students celebrate Arbor Day 5/23/2006 Students help kick-off Love Your Library month 1/31/2006 Students offer thanks for new playscape 12/26/2006 Students put JA lessons to work 3/23/2006 Students take safety bill to Boston 6/4/2007 Summer theater students prepare to perform 'Seussical' 8/22/2005 Superintendent announces new principal 6/26/2005 Superintendent clarifies terminology 5/30/2006 Swimmers prepare for league championships 7/25/2006 Tae Kwon Do Center expands 3/1/2006 Team learns of troops' sacrifice 7/3/2006 Teen returns from summer mission in India 8/16/2005 Teens host mystery dinner 6/7/2006 Teen will spend summer in Indonesia 5/17/2005 The 24th Annual Peach Festival is on 2/11/2008 There's still time to buy bricks 3/19/2007 Thomas clears $2,100 at fundraising event 11/13/2007 Tiger Times teaches with news 5/7/2007 Titans getting ready to bring it on 2/5/2008 PART II: To rank or not to rank 3/28/2007 Tower discussion postponed until September 7/25/2006 Town braces for closings 5/24/2005 Town changes polling locations 3/19/2007 Town Clerk issues voter registration reminders 10/10/2006 Town dedicates memorial to beloved public servant 9/12/2006 Town holds final hearing on cable license 11/13/2006 Town makes 'Top 100 Best Places to Live' list 7/23/2007 Town Meeting date set 1/8/2007 Third annual memorial blood drive hosted Jan. 8 1/8/2007 Town Meeting restores Library, Senior Center 5/2/2006 Town Meeting set for May 15 5/10/2006 Towns observe Memorial Day 5/17/2006 Town works with FEMA to recover from October flooding 11/22/2005 Trampling down cancer one step at a time 4/28/2008 Transfer station stickers are available 5/31/2005 Transfer station stickers available 7/12/2006 Trustees discuss upcoming closure 6/19/2005 Trustees ready for next step 7/25/2005 United Players bring well-known drama 1/7/2008 Volleyball MVP 8/7/2006 Volunteers needed to teach Junior Achievement 1/3/2006 Voters consider sewer repair costs and more at STM 10/23/2006 Wanted: a few good residents 6/27/2006 Water Dept. receives DEP award 6/7/2006 'Weather moratorium' imposed on wood boilers 12/19/2007 Web site captures the evolution of Wilbraham 1/8/2007 Welcome back! 7/18/2006 Wilbraham Boy and Cub Scouts recruit for new members 8/29/2005 Wilbraham discusses possibility of new technology at library 3/18/2008 Wilbraham fisherman places first in tournament 8/1/2006 Wilbraham forms Major Projects Committee 9/13/2005 Wilbraham is home of piebald deer 12/11/2006 Wilbraham library takes home three awards 6/5/2005 Wilbraham native celebrates success of book series 2/5/2007 Wilbraham native's memorial fund supports grieving children 2/12/2007 Wilbraham P.D. offers r.a.d. Kids program 8/1/2005 Wilbraham Pizzeria: Serving up something special 2/5/2008 Wilbraham Public Library honors 2/5/2008 Wilbraham receives award 5/29/2007 Wilbraham resident selected as director of NIFF 5/3/2005 Wilbraham teens create cozy tokens of care 2/25/2008 Wilbraham to have first Fall Festival 10/9/2007 Wilbraham town reminder 4/17/2007 Winning is simply complex 5/14/2007 WMA athletes receive coaches awards 4/25/2006 WMA athletes receive MVP awards 4/25/2006 WMA hosts SSO musicians 10/25/2005 WNCC forges ahead with center plans 7/16/2007 Women's Club brings awareness to human trafficking 11/19/2007 Women's Club planning flavorful evening 3/4/2008 Workshop brings artists back to his roots 7/23/2007 Workshop for writers started 7/10/2007 WPD: calling all K-9 supporters for assistance 2/19/2008 WPD K-9 program looking for support 12/19/2007 Wrestlers host car wash fund-raiser 6/7/2006 Writer hopes novel won't be 'unforgotten' in contest 2/11/2008 Yacavone headed for pilot training in Oklahoma 8/6/2007 YMCA offers swim lessons 6/27/2006 Young musician raises money to play in prestigious concert 3/19/2007 Youth sports fundraiser will be shear fun 2/25/2008