
A.W. Brown’s Pet & Garden to host 3rd annual Fall Festival
EAST LONGMEADOW — When people think of A.W. Brown’s Pet & Garden, they may picture buying dog food and flowers, but on Saturday, Sept. 20, families can stop by for the store’s third annual fall festival.
East Longemadow hosts September 11 vigil
EAST LONGMEADOW — In every generation, there is one event that defines people, state Sen. Jake Oliveira said at a candlelight vigil at the East Longmeadow fire station on Sept. 11.
Sept. 11 ceremonies: ‘We will never forget’
WESTFIELD — On Sept. 11, 2025, at both the 10 a.m. remembrance at the Westfield Fire Department on 34 Broad St. and the 11 a.m. service in 9/11 Memorial Park, one message was shared by all of the speakers: Westfield will never forget.
Westfield implements mandatory water restrictions
WESTFIELD — On Sept. 9, the state declared significant drought, or Level 2, conditions in the Connecticut River Valley, which triggered the Westfield Water Commission on Sept. 12 to implement mandatory water restrictions for the city, which was the second time since May.
Council subcommittees talk elderly gambling addiction
SPRINGFIELD — With September being Responsible Gaming Education Month, two City Council subcommittees met on Sept. 10 to study ways in which gambling addiction impacts elderly.
South Hadley discussing multiple plans to tackle budget deficit
SOUTH HADLEY — Town Administrator Lisa Wong and Superintendent Jennifer Voyik gave a fiscal year 2026 town and school budget update during a meeting on Sept. 2, at which Wong stated, “We certainly wish that we didn’t have to give you this presentation today.”
West Springfield residents concerned about ADUs, Mittineague School future
West Springfield Town Councilor Brian Griffin explains the work done so far by the Enrollment Advisory Committee.Reminder Publishing photo by Sarah Heinonen WEST SPRINGFIELD — At a public hearing on amending zoning bylaws to regulate accessory dwelling units, such...
Northampton Arts Council accepting FY26 grant applications
NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton Arts Council has opened applications for the fiscal year 2026 Local Cultural Council Grant Round which funds arts projects in Northampton, Florence and Leeds, and applications will be accepted until the Oct. 16 deadline. Grants...
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