Chicopee’s Office of Community Development begins public engagement process for CDBG grant
CHICOPEE — The Office of Community Development recently hosted a public hearing on Jan. 27 for the public to give their input on community needs in preparation for the Community Development Action Plan, which will cover July 1, 2026 to June. 30, 2027.
Agawam St. Patrick’s Committee will honor three citizens
AGAWAM — Three Agawam residents will receive prestigious awards on Feb. 7 from the Agawam St. Patrick’s Committee at its annual coronation gala.
Rotary Club of Enfield honors veterans with tribute banners
ENFIELD — This spring, as residents stroll through the Enfield town green and along nearby streets, they will be met by powerful reminders of service, sacrifice, and hometown pride.
ELHS building project updates given in School Committee, School Building Committee meetings
EAST LONGMEADOW — The East Longmeadow School Committee and the School Building Committee gave updates to the new high school project in its respective meetings on Jan. 27 and 29.
Feeding Hills church cupboard seeks help to feed community in need
AGAWAM — Nearly a year since its inception, the Feeding Hills Congregational Church Cupboard, 21 N. Westfield St., has seen hundreds of people come through its doors and distributed more than 4,550 items of food or self-care.
East Longmeadow town manager looks ahead to 2026 with town improvement projects
EAST LONGMEADOW — East Longmeadow Town Manager Tom Christensen is set on further improving the town in 2026, and noted several upcoming and ongoing projects he has his eyes set on.
Superintendent Search Committee recommends three finalists for position
HOLYOKE — The Superintendent Screening Committee announced that they are recommending three candidates for the next superintendent for Holyoke Public Schools.
Special education teachers decry classroom conditions as dangerous
SPRINGFIELD — The School Committee meeting room was packed with teachers during the public speak out portion of the body’s Jan. 29 meeting.
ELHS building project updates given in School Committee, School Building Committee meetings
EAST LONGMEADOW — The East Longmeadow School Committee and the School Building Committee gave updates to the new high school project in its respective meetings on Jan. 27 and 29.
Feeding Hills church cupboard seeks help to feed community in need
AGAWAM — Nearly a year since its inception, the Feeding Hills Congregational Church Cupboard, 21 N. Westfield St., has seen hundreds of people come through its doors and distributed more than 4,550 items of food or self-care.
East Longmeadow town manager looks ahead to 2026 with town improvement projects
EAST LONGMEADOW — East Longmeadow Town Manager Tom Christensen is set on further improving the town in 2026, and noted several upcoming and ongoing projects he has his eyes set on.
Superintendent Search Committee recommends three finalists for position
HOLYOKE — The Superintendent Screening Committee announced that they are recommending three candidates for the next superintendent for Holyoke Public Schools.
Special education teachers decry classroom conditions as dangerous
SPRINGFIELD — The School Committee meeting room was packed with teachers during the public speak out portion of the body’s Jan. 29 meeting.
Where business meets community: Inside the North Central Connecticut Chamber
ENFIELD — The North Central Connecticut Chamber of Commerce has long served as a connective thread for businesses, nonprofits and organizations across the region, bringing together a diverse membership under a shared commitment to growth and community.
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