🌱 How would Eversource’s pipeline starting in Longmeadow affect you?
Longmeadow, Massachusetts Patch AM: a 4 min readCoffee in hand, Longmeadow? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How would Eversource’s pipeline starting in Longmeadow affect you?
- How Mansfield’s win sets up Longmeadow’s shot at a D-II title
- What Longmeadow’s new yellow COVID risk level really means
Also on today's calendar: Barnes Aerospace Career Fair and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 95 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Hot, temps: high: 92, low: 60.
- Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 93 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Activists protest proposed Eversource gas pipeline in Springfield (thereminder.com) — A proposed Eversource gas pipeline would start at a Longmeadow metering station and run through Springfield to the Bliss Street facility, prompting renewed protests and legislative scrutiny. Activists argue the $85 million reliability project is unsafe and unnecessary, while Eversource insists it’s vital backup for existing customers and hosted a listening session for Springfield and Longmeadow residents. 
• Mansfield offense overpowers Walpole boys lacrosse in D-II state tournament semifinal (masslive.com) — Longmeadow boys lacrosse is headed to the Division II state title game, where they’ll face Mansfield after the Hornets’ 9-1 semifinal win over Walpole. While this story focuses on Mansfield’s dominant performance, it sets the stage for Longmeadow’s upcoming championship matchup that local fans can follow closely.
• Springfield among 16 Massachusetts cities, towns still at high-risk for COVID-19 (wwlp.com) — Longmeadow is currently in the yellow, or moderate-risk, category on Massachusetts’ latest COVID-19 map, while Springfield remains one of 16 high-risk red communities. The state’s new system factors in population and positivity rates, reshuffling many towns into lower categories but still signaling caution for our area.
📸 Around Longmeadow
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Upcoming Events in
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Time Capsule Event - 250th Anniversary Celebration →
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Hybrid -Select Board Regular Meeting →
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Snow Make-up Day #1
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BHS ~ Fifth Grade Celebration
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GMS: Gr. 8 Dance
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Snow Make-up Day #2
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Snow Make-up Day #3
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Town of Longmeadow Municipal Offices Closed - Juneteenth →
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Barnes Aerospace Career Fair →
Barnes Aerospace Component Repair and Overhaul (CRO) Services Facility, 7 Connecticut S Dr, East Granby
10:00 am
Saturday June 13
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Litwin School Field Day
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Local Emergency Planning Committee →
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180th Day for Students - Last Day (1/2 Day)
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Garden Club →
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2:30 pm
Friday June 12
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. posted a job opening for 2nd Shift Finished Wire Operator - $21.75/hour in East Longmeadow. Apply here.
- Salema Management posted a job opening for Sanitation Associate in Springfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Longmeadow here.
🗞 Nearby News
East Longmeadow
- NFL agent Sean Stellato bartends for charity in East Longmeadow (wwlp.com)
- Best East Longmeadow, Massachusetts Lawyers (bestlawyers.com)
- 124 Westwood Ave Unit 2FL, East Longmeadow, MA 01028 (realtor.com)
Springfield
- Springfield Chamber honors contributors at annual event (wwlp.com)
- Springfield leaders seek solutions for bus disturbances at Union Station (wwlp.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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