At the start of this year, I had an epiphany. “I don’t even know what makes me happy anymore,” I thought to myself. It was a humbling realization....
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Remembering the end an election drama for the ages

Chris Maza
cmaza@thereminder.com

As I and the Reminder Publishing team have been intimately involved in the historic Springfield election season while watching legal battles regarding alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election rage from afar, I’ve found myself thinking about one of the wildest local elections....
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Saying goodbye to a legendary creator in animation

Dennis Hackett
dhackett@thereminder.com

As I was going to bed on March 7, I came across a Tik Tok that I thought was somebody trolling, claiming that legendary mangaka Akira Toriyama had passed away...
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The power of the red suit: a great holiday responsibility

Tony Cignoli

There is incredible power in that special red suit. And to anyone entrusted to portray the man who wears it, that power bears great responsibility....
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Don’t discount this report about our economic future

G. Michael Dobbs

Sometimes the universe has an unusual sense of timing....
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Vote ‘No’ on Hampden Senior Center expansion

I urge our community to vote “No” on the proposed $6.6 million expansion of the Hampden Senior Center. While I support the renovation and some expansion of our senior center, the current proposal is not a prudent use of our resources. The selectmen appointed a committee with the charge of evaluati... Read More

Local News

Petros’ new owner looks to continue making restaurant a staple in Chicopee

Tyler Garnet
tgarnet@thereminder.com

CHICOPEE — The city of Chicopee hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on April 25 to celebrate Petros’ new owner Justin Mahar alongside his mother Robin, who both look to keep the popular restaurant a staple in the city.

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Show Circus Studio performers coming to East Longmeadow

Miasha Lee

EAST LONGMEADOW — Children of all ages get ready for some family friendly fun. On May 11, there’ll be a show circus at East Longmeadow High School, 180 Maple St. Doors will open at 10 a.m.

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Committee hosts second forum on Hampden Senior Center expansion

Bill Zito
bzito@thereminder.com

HAMPDEN — The second of two public forums on proposed renovations and expansion for the Senior Center took place on April 30 with an audience of community members and center regulars.

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Hampshire Pride ready for May 4 parade and festival

Tina Lesniak

NORTHAMPTON — In its second year back after the COVID-19 pandemic, Hampshire Pride will be in full swing on Saturday, May 4, with a parade and festival in downtown Northampton.

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Selectboard candidates share ideas for Huntington’s future

Tyler Lederer
tlederer@thereminder.com

HUNTINGTON — This year, there will be one contested race on the town election ballot, as former Selectboard member Tom McVeigh will be competing against New Pageplumber Anthony Loughran for the three-year seat being vacated by current board Chair Edward Renauld.

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Open Square seeking market rate housing development through state program

Trent Levakis
tlevakis@thereminder.com

HOLYOKE — The City Council will soon vote to approve a resolution for the state’s Certified Housing Development Incentive Program Project for Open Square Realty, LLC for its development of new downtown market rate housing at 4 Open Square Way, Mill 2.

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State loans will help replace aging water lines in Belchertown neighborhood

Sarah Heinonen
sheinonen@thereminder.com

BELCHERTOWN — Leaky pipes and water main breaks that have been a struggle for about 550 people living at the Pine Valley Plantation Mobile Home Park in Belchertown will be resolved thanks to funding for a $6.2 million water line replacement program.

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Increased Whitney Park Summer Program cost due to ‘tight’ Ludlow budget

Laura Mason
lmason@thereminder.com

LUDLOW — The Ludlow Recreation Department Whitney Park Summer Program’s fees were recently increased by more than $200 following a need for additional camp staff combined with a challenging budget season, Recreation Commission Chair John Archambeau told Reminder Publishing.

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Dining & Entertainment

Dinner and a show: Mexican food, spies, oh my!

Matt Conway

Nothing quite satisfies my cravings like great Mexican food. The rustic combination of aromatic seasonings and well-prepared ingredients can be a mouth-watering savory experience.

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