Councilors seek answers to added ADU water, sewer costs
SPRINGFIELD — With accessory dwelling units about to become more ubiquitous than ever before, a couple of Springfield city councilors are seeking more information about how added costs are affecting the city’s residents.
After 156 years, the Blandford Fair is better than ever
BLANDFORD — There will be no better place to be on Labor Day weekend than the 156th edition of the Blandford Fair as it celebrates the agricultural heritage of New England with a schedule of events over three and a half days of horse, sheep, cattle and art shows, tractor and oxen pulls, games, entertainment, music, fabulous food and much more.
Cheever says cameras make a difference at North Pond
SOUTHWICK — Having surveillance cameras in the North Pond Conservation Area to monitor that activities going on there is already making a difference.
Group hike Sept. 7 to Chester and Becket Railroad Granite Line
CHESTER — Western Mass Hilltown Hikers is offering a group tour of the Chester and Becket Railroad Granite Line on Sept. 7 at 1 p.m. Parking is on Hampden Street at the Chester and Becket Trailhead.
Southwick Select Board determines goals for next two years
SOUTHWICK — The Select Board met last on Aug. 14 to discuss goals and projects for the next two years, including having a Pioneer Valley Transit Authority bus stop in town, getting the municipal fiber project off the ground, exploring impact of adopting a residential tax exemption and borrowing for future road repairs.
Friends of Easthampton Dog Park to host fundraiser
EASTHAMPTON — As the Friends of the Easthampton Dog Park continue efforts in raising funds for a future dog park to be put inside of Nonotuck Park, the group will be hosting a Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser on Wednesday, Sept. 10 from 4-7 p.m., at the American Legion Hall in Easthampton.
East Longmeadow Planning Board chair rebukes business owner, neighbor arguing over picnic tables
EAST LONGMEADOW — An East Longmeadow business’s request to extend its hours turned into an intense back-and-forth between the owner and a neighbor over the course of two Planning Board meetings.
Holyoke Chamber files criminal complaint against former executive director
HOLYOKE — The Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce filed a criminal complaint with the Holyoke Police Department and the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office against its former executive director, Jordan Hart, for the alleged theft and misappropriation of funds.
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