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Easthampton City Council delays decision on historic Town Lodging property

EASTHAMPTON — In a lengthy meeting, the Easthampton City Council carefully weighed several financial decisions and ultimately decided to hold off on a decision about the disposition of the Town Lodging property.

City Council approves development of a poet laureate position for Holyoke

HOLYOKE — Holyoke’s arts and culture scene has just been elevated after a recent City Council vote.

South Hadley to discuss another tax override question to curb cuts

SOUTH HADLEY — Residents may once again be asked to pay more in taxes as the South Hadley town administration and Selectboard are continuing to look at options to save proposed positions and service cuts.

Wilbraham ballot finalized as annual town election approaches

WILBRAHAM — The Wilbraham annual town election ballot has been finalized by Town Clerk Deborah Brennan and shows contested races for the Select Board and the Board of Assessors.

Traditional Celtic festival coming to West Springfield for first time

WEST SPRINGFIELD — As the last chill of a snow-packed winter fades away over the Pioneer Valley, the Irish Cultural Center of Western New England is bringing a tradition to West Springfield that dates back 5,000 years in Ireland’s history, welcoming the beginning of summer in the Celtic calendar.

Annual mini golf event at the Holyoke Pubic Library returns on May 2

HOLYOKE — Bookshelves will double as fairways when the Holyoke Public Library tees up its annual mini golf event on Saturday, May 2, turning the library into a one-of-a-kind course for players of all ages.

Easthampton Theater Company’s ‘Applause’ to caputre classic American theater feel

EASTHAMPTON — Building on its 2026 momentum, the Easthampton Theater Company is gearing up for its second production of the year in “Applause,” a tale of ambition, success, and perspective that will open Sunday, June 7, at Williston Theater.

Local creatives promote works at Artists and Authors Fair

EAST LONGMEADOW — People of all ages had the opportunity to step into the various worlds of storytelling, and meet those who create them, at the Pleasant View Senior Center’s Artists and Authors Fair on April 23.

So That Reminds Me: Strife in South Hadley — a Small Town Budget Crisis with Big Stakes

On the latest episode of “So That Reminds Me” regular host Tyler Garnet was put into the guest chair as hosts Dennis Hackett and Ryan Feyre talked with him about the budget issues in South Hadley and the challenges covering a difficult budget season.

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