Activist Lachenmeyer to challenge Puppolo in Democratic primary
SPRINGFIELD — This fall, voters will have a choice of who will represent them in the state House of Representitives’ 12th Hampden District.
Chicopee School Committee approves School Choice seats for 2026-27
CHICOPEE — The Chicopee Public Schools School Committee approved 46 School Choice seats in grades 1-5 for the 2026-2027 school year during its April 15 meeting.
Longmeadow native signs with New England Revolution development team
Jared Smith made his professional debut with New England Revolution II on April 12.Photo credit: New England Revolution LONGMEADOW — Longmeadow native Jared Smith is taking his soccer career to the next level in his home state after signing his first professional...
East Longmeadow Town Council upholds marijuana moratorium
EAST LONGMEADOW — The East Longmeadow Town Council voted to shut down a referendum seeking to overturn the 2017 moratorium that banned the commercial sale of marijuana in town, with Councilor Jim Leydon saying the decision was made for the ‘health and safety of all the young kids in town.”
Agawam educators honored for exceptional teaching skills
AGAWAM — Four Agawam teachers — Rebecca Bergeron, Alissa Easton, Melissa Kriebel and Tammy Rumplik — are among more than 100 Western Massachusetts educators being honored with a 2026 Pioneer Valley Excellence in Teaching Award.
Holyoke provides update on Municipal Modernization Act implementation
HOLYOKE — Mayor Joshua Garcia joined Human Resources Director Kelly Curran and Interim City Treasurer Rory Casey to provide the City Council Finance Committee with a comprehensive update on the implementation of the Municipal Finance Modernization Act.
West Springfield Friends of the Library prepare for annual spring book sale
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Book lovers and bargain hunters alike will have plenty to browse when the Friends of the West Springfield Public Library host their Spring Big Book Sale on April 25.
Longmeadow Select Board responds to Finance Committee concerns on fiber project
LONGMEADOW — The Longmeadow Select Board is clearing the air on a few concerns the Finance Committee had about the town’s ongoing fiber project.
East Longmeadow Town Council upholds marijuana moratorium
EAST LONGMEADOW — The East Longmeadow Town Council voted to shut down a referendum seeking to overturn the 2017 moratorium that banned the commercial sale of marijuana in town, with Councilor Jim Leydon saying the decision was made for the ‘health and safety of all the young kids in town.”
Agawam educators honored for exceptional teaching skills
AGAWAM — Four Agawam teachers — Rebecca Bergeron, Alissa Easton, Melissa Kriebel and Tammy Rumplik — are among more than 100 Western Massachusetts educators being honored with a 2026 Pioneer Valley Excellence in Teaching Award.
Holyoke provides update on Municipal Modernization Act implementation
HOLYOKE — Mayor Joshua Garcia joined Human Resources Director Kelly Curran and Interim City Treasurer Rory Casey to provide the City Council Finance Committee with a comprehensive update on the implementation of the Municipal Finance Modernization Act.
West Springfield Friends of the Library prepare for annual spring book sale
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Book lovers and bargain hunters alike will have plenty to browse when the Friends of the West Springfield Public Library host their Spring Big Book Sale on April 25.
Longmeadow Select Board responds to Finance Committee concerns on fiber project
LONGMEADOW — The Longmeadow Select Board is clearing the air on a few concerns the Finance Committee had about the town’s ongoing fiber project.
YMCA, Comcast to expand digital opportunity in Holyoke
HOLYOKE — Representatives from the Greater Holyoke YMCA and Comcast were joined by state Rep. Patricia Duffy on April 2 to celebrate the opening of the organization’s STEAM tech center, along with a recently awarded $15,000 grant from Comcast.
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