🌱 What big spending and bylaw changes await at Wilbraham’s Town Meeting?
Wilbraham, Massachusetts Patch AM: a 3 min readGood morning Wilbraham! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What big spending and bylaw changes await at Wilbraham’s Town Meeting?
- Which Wilbraham neighbor just earned a prestigious statewide heroine honor?
Also on today's calendar: Minnechaug Regional Falcons vs West Springfield Terriers and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: Why wouldn't the little shrimp share his fries with his friends ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 66 and low of 48 degrees.
- Thursday: Variably cloudy and breezy, temps: high: 63, low: 41.
- Friday: Partly sunny and windy, with a high of 60 and low of 42 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Wilbraham solidifies list of articles ahead of Annual Town Meeting (thereminder.com) — Wilbraham voters face 43 warrant articles at the May 11 Annual Town Meeting, shaping next year’s budgets, capital projects, and bylaw changes. From water, sewer, and ambulance funding to playground upgrades, TV operations, and new tree protections, residents will decide how millions in local dollars are spent. 
• Springfield nonprofit leader named 2026 Commonwealth Heroine (wwlp.com) — A Wilbraham resident, Xiomara Albán DeLobato, is among several Hampden County women honored as 2026 Commonwealth Heroines, highlighting local leadership alongside Springfield nonprofit CEO Jynai McDonald. The recognition celebrates women improving communities through advocacy, social services, and neighborhood-focused initiatives across western Massachusetts.
📸 Around Wilbraham
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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WFOL Book Sale: BARGAIN PRICES →
Wilbraham Public Library, 25 Crane Park Dr, Wilbraham
1:00 pm
Thursday May 7
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Other local events
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WFOL Book Sale
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
9:00 am -
Minnechaug Regional Falcons vs West Springfield Terriers →
Minnechaug Regional High School, 621 Main St, Wilbraham
5:00 pm -
VIRTUAL: Courage, Turmoil, and Love with Marjan Kamali
Wilbraham Public Library -
7:00 pm -
WFOL Book Sale: BARGAIN PRICES
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
9:00 am -
Drop-In Tech Help with WMA Students →
Wilbraham Public Library, 25 Crane Park Dr, Wilbraham
3:30 pm -
Minnechaug Regional Boys Varsity Volleyball @ Central →
Springfield Central High School, 1840 Roosevelt Ave, Springfield
5:15 pm -
Daily Pint - The Storytellers Duo →
The Daily Pint, 2523 Boston Rd, Wilbraham
8:00 pm
Thursday May 7
Friday May 8
📣 Wilbraham Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Mother's Day Card Drop In
Hubbard Memorial Library
9:00 am -
Lego Build Challenge
Hubbard Memorial Library
12:00 pm -
True Tales Storytime for Homeschooled 5-8 year olds
Hubbard Memorial Library
1:00 pm -
Reverse Applique Sweatshirt Workshop →
Sole Syndicate Brewing (Formerly Iron Duke), 100 State St Building 122, Ludlow
5:30 pm
Wednesday May 6
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Dairy Farmers of America posted a job opening for Warehouse/Cooler Operator 2nd shift in Wilbraham. Apply here.
- Big Y posted a job opening for Frozen Food/Dairy Clerk in Wilbraham. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wilbraham here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hampden
- Wilbraham Select Board candidates answer questions ahead of election (thereminder.com)
- Girls Inc. unveils new headquarters for programming and other opportunities (thereminder.com)
- Springfield man facing murder charges for death of Ludlow Central Bakery co-owner (wwlp.com)
Springfield
- Springfield Water and Sewer Commission honored by MassDEP (wwlp.com)
- 'Rooster' Episode 9 Recap: What's Going On With Katie? (dmtalkies.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he was shellfish ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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