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Obituary notices, week of June 29, 2026 through July 5, 2026

Two East Longmeadow obituaries were recorded for the week of June 29–July 5, 2026: Le, Lu (died June 30) and Lefebvre, Peter R. (died July 2, age 83). Neither source obituary included substantial biographical detail beyond dates and town of residence. Arrangements for both were handled …

School Committee Ratifies Paraprofessional Contract, Accepts Record E-LEAF Grants

East Longmeadow School Committee ratifies paraprofessional contract and accepts record E-LEAF grant award. The committee voted 4-0 at a brief June 29 session to approve the 2026-2029 paraprofessional collective bargaining agreement, which the unit had already ratified the prior week.

East Longmeadow Assessors Approve $28.4 Million Fiscal 2027 Preliminary Tax Warrant

East Longmeadow assessors approve $28.4 million fiscal 2027 preliminary real estate warrant.

East Longmeadow School Committee approves alumni fundraiser at new high school

East Longmeadow School Committee approves alumni fundraiser at new high school and honors two departing leaders.

East Longmeadow Board of Health Cancels July Meeting, Schedules August 27 Session

East Longmeadow Board of Health skips July meeting and schedules return for August 27. The three-member board — Chair Christine Johnston, Dr.

East Longmeadow Zoning Board Unanimously Approves Newbury Avenue Setback Variance

East Longmeadow Zoning Board unanimously approved a front-setback variance allowing demolition and replacement of a dilapidated 1940-era ranch at 29 Newbury Avenue.

East Longmeadow Planning Board Continues Firestone Hearing, Demands Design Revisions

East Longmeadow Planning Board approves three permits, continues Firestone hearing to July amid traffic outcry.

East Longmeadow School Committee unanimously accepts $98,323 literacy coaching grant

East Longmeadow School Committee accepts $98,323 literacy grant and advances $150,000 bleacher project.

East Longmeadow Conservation Commission hires ecological peer reviewer for Nelson Street wetlands case

East Longmeadow Conservation Commission escalates two wetlands enforcement cases and hires a peer reviewer for a contested Nelson Street application.

East Longmeadow School Committee Clears ELEAF Gala at New High School With Liquor License

East Longmeadow School Committee clears path for community gala with alcohol at new high school.

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