Perron announces campaign for state rep.
SOUTHWICK — Jason M. Perron, Air Force veteran, career law enforcement officer, and former Southwick Select Board member and chair, has announced he is running for the 3rd Hampden District seat in the House of Representatives.
Auction for Northampton Community Music Center remains open until March 7
NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton Community Music Center’s annual online auction, where the public can bid on a plethora of items from locally beloved businesses, is now open until March 7.
Chicopee unveils state-of-the-art technology at Real Time Information Center
CHICOPEE — The Chicopee Police Department, with support from the mayor’s office and Hampden County Sheriff’s Office, hosted a press conference on Feb. 18 to introduce the department’s Real Time Information Center.
Agawam residents speak out against councilor’s comment on municipal benefits for domestic partners
AGAWAM — During the Agawam City Council meeting on Feb. 17, residents used the citizen-speak time to address comments made during the discussion on municipal benefits for domestic partners on Feb. 2.
Healey and Driscoll make campaign stop in Holyoke to announce future initiatives
HOLYOKE — On Feb. 17, Gov. Maura Healey and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll visited the International Volleyball Hall of Fame in Holyoke as part of two campaign stops in Western Massachusetts.
Magic for Maddie fundraiser is an alley-oop toward pediatric cancer research
SOUTHAMPTON — Community members of all ages will once again participate in a slam dunk effort to raise money in support of pediatric cancer at the fourth annual Magic for Maddie 3v3 basketball tournament, which returns to Norris Elementary School on March 28 and 29.
Whitfield stands her ground in face of conflict controversy
SPRINGFIELD — City Council President Tracye Whitfield will not step down from her position leading the city’s legislative body. At a Feb. 16 press conference on the steps of City Hall, Whitfield said that she respected Ward 6 Councilor Victor Davila’s opinion but would “respectfully and firmly decline” his call for her to give up the gavel.
Harmony House of Western Massachusetts highlights recent genorosity; gives 2026 outlook
CHICOPEE — The Harmony House of Western Massachusetts was in need of items listed on their Feb. 4 Amazon Wishlist, including toilet paper and exam gloves. Less than a week later, several people answered the call and donated those necessary items.
Agawam residents speak out against councilor’s comment on municipal benefits for domestic partners
AGAWAM — During the Agawam City Council meeting on Feb. 17, residents used the citizen-speak time to address comments made during the discussion on municipal benefits for domestic partners on Feb. 2.
Healey and Driscoll make campaign stop in Holyoke to announce future initiatives
HOLYOKE — On Feb. 17, Gov. Maura Healey and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll visited the International Volleyball Hall of Fame in Holyoke as part of two campaign stops in Western Massachusetts.
Magic for Maddie fundraiser is an alley-oop toward pediatric cancer research
SOUTHAMPTON — Community members of all ages will once again participate in a slam dunk effort to raise money in support of pediatric cancer at the fourth annual Magic for Maddie 3v3 basketball tournament, which returns to Norris Elementary School on March 28 and 29.
Whitfield stands her ground in face of conflict controversy
SPRINGFIELD — City Council President Tracye Whitfield will not step down from her position leading the city’s legislative body. At a Feb. 16 press conference on the steps of City Hall, Whitfield said that she respected Ward 6 Councilor Victor Davila’s opinion but would “respectfully and firmly decline” his call for her to give up the gavel.
Harmony House of Western Massachusetts highlights recent genorosity; gives 2026 outlook
CHICOPEE — The Harmony House of Western Massachusetts was in need of items listed on their Feb. 4 Amazon Wishlist, including toilet paper and exam gloves. Less than a week later, several people answered the call and donated those necessary items.
Puppolo hosts informational session on tax credits in Wilbraham
WILBRAHAM — With tax season upon us, state Rep. Angelo Puppolo hosted an informational event to educate about tax credits that people might not know they’re eligible for at the Wilbraham Senior Center on Feb. 12.
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