Welcome Back to School!
We’ve been seeing lots of school buses, children in backpacks, and maroon and white spirit, which can only mean one thing… school is back in session!
We wish all of our students a happy and safe school year, and we can’t wait to see all of the great things our student body accomplishes!
Learn more about the great things happening in our Public Schools at ludlowps.org.
Upcoming Events
When Kayla Gates and Steph Defina met at Simmons University, they dreamed of opening a business together. Years later, after spending some time in Boston, Kayla and her husband Matt returned to Ludlow. Matt had been working for a nonprofit in the city, often commuting four days a week. Faced with the decision of returning to school or embarking on a new venture, the couple decided it was the perfect time to plant roots closer to home and turn their dream into a reality.
The result; Ludlow Coffee Co. at 135 East St., an independently owned coffee shop where high-quality coffee and community come together. Whether you’re stopping in for a morning coffee, an afternoon study session, or an evening event, Ludlow’s newest coffee shop is built on connection, community, and the dream of three friends who call this town home.
The shop is designed to feel less like a business and more like a living room — bright, comfortable and inviting, complete with natural light, Wi-Fi, couches and comfortable decorations.
The shop is already hosting events that draw the community together such as book club and Bingo. They hope that in the future, they can host vendor fairs spotlighting local crafters and businesses and one day, expand to serve a late-night menu, creating a cozy spot for studying or socializing after hours.
Another important part of their mission is staying local. They source baked goods from Chmura’s Bakery, and are eager to collaborate with other businesses.
Matt, Kayla and Steph wish to share their appreciation for the Ludlow Health Department, specifically Paulina Matusik, who helped them navigate paperwork and permitting so they could open. They credit her help as an important part of bringing their dream to life.
“If you ever want to know how small the world is, open a coffee shop,” said Matthew Gates. “It’s amazing how many people you’ve crossed paths with.”
To view their events calendar, check out their website, ludlowcoffee.com, or their Instagram and Facebook profiles.
Join the Police and Fire Departments for 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
On Thursday, Sept. 11, the Ludlow Police and Fire Departments will be hosting a ceremony in remembrance of all those whose lives were lost or forever changed by the tragic events of September 11, 2001.
The ceremony will be held at the Town’s 9/11 Memorial, located at the Public Safety Complex on Chapin Street. The ceremony is expected to last for about 30 minutes.
Members of the public are welcome and encouraged to attend.
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LUDLOW FACT
Did You Know?
The town of Ludlow was possibly named after Roger Ludlow, one of the founders of the Connecticut Colony or named after Ludlow, a town in England.