Longmeadow Select Board unsure of future uses for town buildings
LONGMEADOW — Consideration into the future use of town buildings was given during the Longmeadow Select Board meeting on Nov. 17.
Holiday celebrations to begin across Hampden County
Towns in Hampden County are beginning to announce their holiday lighting celebrations as the holiday season is quickly approaching.
Minnechaug hosts Holiday Craft Fair
WILBRAHAM — On Saturday, Nov. 22, residents visited Minnehchaug Regional High School for a Holiday Craft Fair. This year marks the second Minnechaug Holiday Craft Fair hosted by the Fine Arts Department at Minnechaug Regional High School.
Northampton’s Veteran and Senior Tax Work Off program applications open
NORTHAMPTON — Applicants for the Senior and Veteran Tax Work Off programs are now being accepted for the 2026 program year.
South Hadley Town Meeting set for Nov. 5
SOUTH HADLEY — This year’s special Town Meeting will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 5 at 6 p.m., at South Hadley High School, located at 153 Newton St.
Friends of Storrs Library to host community ‘thank you’ events
LONGMEADOW — The Friends of Storrs Library is celebrating its 30th year of bringing programming to library patrons.
Chicopee City Council Wards 2, 5 answer questions ahead of election
CHICOPEE — With the Nov. 4 general election quickly approaching, Reminder Publishing sent questionnaires to City Council candidates on the ballot. For the Ward 2 race, incumbent Shane Brooks will face challenger Joseph Breton. The Ward 5 race will see newcomers...
New charcuterie business opens in West Springfield
WEST SPRINGFIELD — When Jessica Sinopoli and her husband, Jason, first discovered Graze Craze, they knew they had found something special — a way to bring people together around beautiful, shareable food.
Wilbraham Middle School MSBA project to be discussed with Select Board
WILBRAHAM — As the state of Wilbraham Middle School continues to come into question, the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District School Committee discussed ways to move forward with remediating the building during its Nov. 20 meeting.
Norcross Tree & Wreath Festival returns for second year
EAST LONGMEADOW — After a successful debut last year, the Norcross Tree and Wreath Festival returns for its second season, offering a festive celebration that blends creativity, community spirit and support for one of East Longmeadow’s historic landmarks.
Paxton appointed as new public health director in Longmeadow
LONGMEADOW — After a “robust application and interview process,” according to Town Manager Lyn Simmons, Ryan Paxton was officially appointed to be the next director of public health in Longmeadow at the Select Board meeting on Nov. 3.
Campbell meets with tenants in Springfield Gardens case
SPRINGFIELD — Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell visited Springfield recently to participate in a roundtable listening session with community organizers and former tenants of Springfield Gardens.
Site plan approved for new Westfield warehouse on Cycle Street
WESTFIELD — On Nov. 18, the Planning Board unanimously approved a site plan for a warehouse on Cycle Street to be occupied by Aero Fastener, an aerospace manufacturing company currently located on Servistar Industrial Way.
Eversource continues to help power Toy for Joy campaign
As the Toy for Joy campaign drives its mission of helping children and families share in the joy of the season, Eversource is among those companies that step up and pitch in.
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