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Park Story: The history of Bliss and Laurel Parks (Part 1)
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Park Story: The history of Bliss and Laurel Parks (Part 1)

On any given day, the 81 acres of Bliss and Laurel Parks provide Longmeadow residents with a place for respite and recreation. They are a legacy gift, first envisioned as the community’s water supply district. The district, established by a 2/3rds Town vote in 1894 and advanced by a State Legislative Act in 1895 for land taking, comprises six parcels.

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