Obituary notices, week of August 31, 2026 through September 6, 2026

This week's obituary notices for Wilbraham carry a single entry: Laberge, Babbette O., 97, a longtime Wilbraham resident who died Monday, August 31, 2026. Born in Brooklyn, New York, to Joseph and Lillian (Ordway) Fagnan, she married her husband, Charles, in 1951; the couple were marrie…

Wilbraham Remembers Carol Ann Tranghese in New Obituary

Wilbraham lost longtime resident Carol Ann Tranghese, remembered this week in a new obituary notice. Tranghese, born in 1934, died in 2026 at age 92, according to an obituary headlined "Carol Tranghese Obituary (1934 - 2026) - Wilbraham, MA - The Republican," posted through Masslive's R…

Obituary notices, week of August 24, 2026 through August 30, 2026

Two Wilbraham obituaries were published this week: Mell, James J. "Jim," 69, and Tranghese, Carol Ann, 91. Mell died August 28, 2026, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield after a brief and sudden illness, with arrangements handled by Wilbraham Funeral Home. Tranghese died the same …

Wilbraham Funeral Home Handles Arrangements for James Mell

Wilbraham Funeral Home is handling arrangements for longtime resident James "Jim" Mell, 1957-2026, after his death notice began circulating over the weekend. "James Mell Obituary (1957 - 2026) - Wilbraham, MA - The Republican," carried by obits.masslive.com, and a matching Legacy.com no…

Wilbraham Remembers Norma Bandarra

Wilbraham is remembering longtime resident Norma Bandarra following her death, according to obituary notices published this week. The listings, from obits.masslive.com and Legacy.com, note that Bandarra was born in 1935 and that funeral arrangements are being handled by Wilbraham Funera…

Longtime Wilbraham Resident Juliette Kirkwood Whitehead Dies at 98

Longtime Wilbraham resident Juliette Kirkwood Whitehead, born Feb. 16, 1928, died Aug. 25 at 98, according to a Legacy.com notice. The online obituary, posted Thursday, invites friends and family to sign her guest book and plant a memorial tree in her honor through the site's Sympathy S…

Obituary notices, week of August 17, 2026 through August 23, 2026

Two Wilbraham-connected obituaries were published this week: Bourgeois, Roy William; and Colburn, John Wesley. Roy William Bourgeois, 83, who grew up in Wilbraham before later living in Buda, Texas, died August 10, 2026; his notice was posted by Legacy.com on August 20. John Wesley Colb…

Obituary notices, week of 2026-08-10 through 2026-08-16

Two Wilbraham obituaries were published this week: Broderick, Elaine B., age 97, and Midura, Richard S., age 91, both under the care of Wilbraham Funeral Home. Full details for both notices remain limited pending additional information from the funeral home.

No Recorded Property Sales Data Found for Wilbraham This Period

No property sales data was retrieved for Wilbraham from the Hampden County Registry of Deeds for the period of June 26 through July 25, 2026. With zero recorded transfers in the dataset, there is no price range, median sale price, or individual transaction to report this month. The abse…

Monson Woman Charged After Striking Road Crew Worker on Pike

A Monson woman faces charges after allegedly striking a MassDOT road crew worker on the Massachusetts Turnpike in Wilbraham, per a Western Mass News report circulated July 15. Massachusetts State Police confirmed the incident occurred on the Pike within town limits, though full details …

This Week in Wilbraham: Jul 5 - Jul 11

1 stories from Wilbraham News this week.

Open Space Committee updates trail maps, approves hats and business cards.

Open Space and Recreation Plan Committee approves hats and business cards for members working trails. Committee members Bill Michels and Joe Calabrese reported that updated trail maps with QR codes and identification numbers are ready for kiosks at Thayer Brook, Crane Hill, and Rice's Hill, with

Conservation Commission approves wetland restoration order after continued hearing.

Wilbraham Conservation Commission approves Order of Conditions for 792 Tinkham Road single-family dwelling and wetland restoration. Chairman Christopher Brown and commissioners voted 5-0 to close the public hearing and issue conditions within 21 days after revised plans increased tree and shrub

Assessors board approves fourth-quarter motor vehicle tax and abatements.

Board of Assessors approves $172,782.99 in motor vehicle excise tax commitment. Chairman John Wesolowski, Board Members Lawrence LaBarbera and Roger Roberge, and Principal Assessor Christopher Keefe signed the Levy 2026 Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Commitment #03 and the Fiscal Year 2026 Solar PILOT of