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Warm weather means more motorcycle rides — and crashes

When the weather is warm and the roads are dry, many motorcyclists take to the street.

New activities and plant selection coming to West Springfield annual plant sale

WEST SPRINGFIELD — It’s officially that time of year where April showers are supposed to bring May flowers, and if they don’t, the West Springfield Garden Club definitely will.

Longmeadow students become tree experts with Arbor Day celebrations

LONGMEADOW — The sun shined down on a cheery circle of fourth grade students from Center Elementary School on April 29 as they planted a new tree and participated in workshops to grow their tree knowledge and celebrate Arbor Day.

Hampden election ballot finalized with two contested races

HAMPDEN — Hampden’s annual Town Election is coming up fast on May 18 and the ballot has been finalized, showing two contested races.

Azarloza slated to be next Northampton superintendent

NORTHAMPTON — The School Committee has chosen Annie Azarloza as Northampton Public Schools’ next superintendent following a vote during a special meeting on April 30.

Construction work at Bombyx Center to modernize space

NORTHAMPTON — Bombyx Center for Arts & Equity is on the verge of setting the foundation for its future. According to leaders of the entertainment staple, the venue is in the process of undergoing infrastructure upgrades through a campaign called “The Little Dig.”

Corsello Butcheria transitions to subscription model

EASTHAMPTON — An Easthampton staple is starting a new journey after spending the last decade serving its signature dishes to downtown patrons.

East Longmeadow School Committee tackles budget deficit

EAST LONGMEADOW — The East Longmeadow School Committee is working to bridge a $1.1 million deficit from the town’s requested level services budget of 3%.

Budget dominates South Hadley’s Town Meeting warrant

SOUTH HADLEY — The beat goes on in Suth Hadley as this year’s Town Meeting will feature one of the most consequential budget discussions in the community’s history.

Springfield Pride unveils plans for fifth annual event

SPRINGFIELD — What began as a vision for a community celebration five years ago is now gearing up for one of its biggest weekends yet. The Springfield Pride Parade Weekend is back from June 4-6.

Bishop sworn in as Westfield fire chief

WESTFIELD — After Eric Bishop was sworn in as the city’s newest fire chief in the Council Chamber of City Hall on April 21, he promised that he would use his tenure as an “opportunity to rebuild trust.”

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