SOMERS — Book lovers and bargain hunters alike will have plenty to browse when the Friends of the Somers Library host its spring 2026 used book sale this month at the Somers Public Library.

ENFIELD — The Enfield Community Chorus is marking a remarkable milestone this year: 50 years of music, connection, and community.

WILBRAHAM — Over 3,000 people flocked to Wilbraham’s HasBeen Toys and Comics on March 28 to celebrate the store’s two year anniversary.

SPRINGFIELD — While Fikiri Amisi recently became an American citizen, he remembers the struggle of coming to the United States as a refugee.

HOLYOKE — Holyoke is a step closer to building a new middle school.

EAST LONGMEADOW — East Longmeadow Town Manager Tom Christensen said the town is seeing a full budget increase of 2.3% for fiscal year 2027, citing it as “good planning and budgeting,” rather than unfortunate.

AGAWAM — Entering Agawam High School as a ninth grader Kamiyah Ward felt she didn’t have the best grades. So, she focused on changing that.

WEST SPRINGFIELD — The West Springfield School Department is looking at a number of reductions to positions and expenses after Mayor William Reichelt asked the School Committee to reduce the original level service recommendation by $3 million for a level funded budget.

EAST LONGMEADOW — The East Longmeadow School Committee is beginning a new chapter as it voted unanimously to reorganize in anticipation of Dr. Joanne Menard’s start date as superintendent on July 1.

SPRINGFIELD — About 1,000 people, bundled up against the cold, stood shoulder-to-shoulder in Court Square, with colorful signs lifted overhead that read “No Kings,” and “Defend Democracy.”