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EAST LONGMEADOW — The East Longmeadow Town Council unanimously voted to support the Fire Department’s pursuit to obtain a Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grant that helps increase staffing after a “particularly difficult” fiscal year, according to Fire Chief Christopther Beecher.

Peter Tuohy

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Holyoke School Committee approves $128.7 million FY27 budget

Jun 15, 2026 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News

Holyoke School Committee approves $128.7 million FY27 budget

HOLYOKE — The Holyoke School Committee approved an approximately $128.7 million operating budget for fiscal year 2027, which “puts students first” and invests in strategies that support all children, according to interim Superintendent Anothony Soto.

Tyler Garnet

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State grant will upgrade Chicopee’s fiber network infrastructure

Jun 15, 2026 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News

State grant will upgrade Chicopee’s fiber network infrastructure

CHICOPEE — Chicopee’s fiber infrastructure just got a much-needed boost thanks to some state funding.

Tyler Garnet

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East Longmeadow Town Council approves Fire Department’s pursuit of staffing grants

Holyoke School Committee approves $128.7 million FY27 budget

State grant will upgrade Chicopee’s fiber network infrastructure

CHICOPEE — Chicopee’s fiber infrastructure just got a much-needed boost thanks to some state funding.

Biodiversity in our backyard: Robinson Park’s Science and Nature Day

AGAWAM — People living in the Greater Springfield area may think they have to travel far to experience a wide array of nature and wildlife, but Robinson State Park may be the area’s best kept secret in biodiversity.

Youth behavior study gives data on mental health struggles, substance use in HWRSD students

WILBRAHAM — Results from a 2025 Youth Risk Behavioral Study administered to Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District students show a staggering percentage of Wilbraham Middle School students struggling with their mental health.

Gillen hired as new Longmeadow Middle School’s first principal

LONGMEADOW — Longmeadow will be seeing a brand new middle school join the town within the next few years, and along with it comes a brand new principal from just across the Connecticut River.

Northampton prepares for nicotine-free generation policy

NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton Board of Health has approved a nicotine-free generation regulation that will prohibit residents born after July 1, 2005, from purchasing tobacco or nicotine products in the city.

Holyoke forum highlights housing, gentrification concerns at LEAC tour kickoff

HOLYOKE — Housing affordability, gentrification and the potential displacement of longtime residents were among the issues discussed June 3 as Governor Maura Healey’s Advisory Council on Latino Empowerment launched its statewide community tour with a housing-focused forum in Holyoke.

DHHS seeking new Hampshire HOPE coordinator

NORTHAMPTON — The Department of Health and Human Services is looking for a new Hampshire HOPE coordinator after the position recently became vacant.

‘Enabling phases’ begin for new Longmeadow Middle School construction

LONGMEADOW — June marks the beginning of construction preparation for the new unified Longmeadow Middle School, a job that is expected to wrap up by fall 2028.

Ryan Feyre

Northampton City Council passes $152.5 million FY27 budget

NORTHAMPTON — With about a year to go before an override vote pierces Northampton, the City Council approved Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra’s $152.5 million budget for fiscal year 2027 during its June 4 meeting.

Trent Levakis

Northampton Senior Center makes call to senior artists for solo shows

NORTHAMPTON — The Senior Center is presenting senior artists with an opportunity to have their work displayed inside the center’s hallway gallery through a series of solo shows set to begin in October and run until September of next year.

Peter Tuohy

West Springfield refugee students receive recognition

WEST SPRINGFIELD — West Springfield families showed up in droves to support 22 refugee students from all around the globe, recognizing them for sharing stories of courage, perseverance and resilience.

Trent Levakis

Easthampton voters pass override, avoid ‘catastrophic’ cuts

EASTHAMPTON — Easthampton voters have approved the $6.9 million tax override during the Special City Election on June 9, securing the bulk of school and city services that would have been drastically cut if the vote had failed.

Tyler Garnet

Vieau releases $283.5 million FY27 budget proposal for the city

CHICOPEE — Mayor John Vieau has officially submitted a recommended fiscal year 2027 operating budget to the City Council for review.

Peter Tuohy

Hampden District Attorney’s office distributes nearly $120,000 to local nonprofits

SPRINGFIELD — Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni and his office is helping to ensure the expansion of community-based programs in Hampden County after distributing $119,700 to 32 nonprofit organizations, the largest award amount and number of recipients in program history.

Biodiversity in our backyard: Robinson Park’s Science and Nature Day

By Sarah Heinonen | Jun 15, 2026

Youth behavior study gives data on mental health struggles, substance use in HWRSD students

By Peter Tuohy | Jun 15, 2026

Gillen hired as new Longmeadow Middle School’s first principal

By Peter Tuohy | Jun 15, 2026

LONGMEADOW — Longmeadow will be seeing a brand new middle school join the town within the next few years, and along with it comes a brand new principal from just across the Connecticut River.

Northampton prepares for nicotine-free generation policy

By Sydney Wietecha | Jun 12, 2026

Holyoke forum highlights housing, gentrification concerns at LEAC tour kickoff

By Sydney Wietecha | Jun 12, 2026

Biodiversity in our backyard: Robinson Park’s Science and Nature Day

By Sarah Heinonen | Jun 15, 2026

Youth behavior study gives data on mental health struggles, substance use in HWRSD students

By Peter Tuohy | Jun 15, 2026

Gillen hired as new Longmeadow Middle School’s first principal

By Peter Tuohy | Jun 15, 2026

LONGMEADOW — Longmeadow will be seeing a brand new middle school join the town within the next few years, and along with it comes a brand new principal from just across the Connecticut River.

Northampton prepares for nicotine-free generation policy

By Sydney Wietecha | Jun 12, 2026

Thunder in the Valley returns with fireworks, music festival

By Trent Levakis | Jun 12, 2026

EASTHAMPTON — In celebration of the Fourth of July and the 250th anniversary of America, the Thunder in the Valley concert and fireworks festival returns to Easthampton to provide the community with its biggest celebration yet.

Holyoke forum highlights housing, gentrification concerns at LEAC tour kickoff

By Sydney Wietecha | Jun 12, 2026

Holyoke YMCA receives state earmark to upgrade locker rooms

Activists protest proposed Eversource gas pipeline in Springfield

High Street tenants call for reforms after being forced out due to unsafe living conditions

Agawam Senior Center hosts 2nd annual car show

Northampton schools’ nutrition department honored with ‘Terrific Tray’ award

Tyler Garnet

Mosier school project moves forward with design for new elementary school

SOUTH HADLEY — The South Hadley Elementary School Building Committee has selected a preferred design for a new Mosier Elementary School the existing site that reorganizes grade levels across the district.

Sarah Heinonen

Small rally calls on Baystate to support Massachusetts Medicare for All

SPRINGFIELD — A small group of people, led by Nadia Milleron, a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives, stood outside Baystate Health’s administrative offices in Springfield, urging the company to support single-payer universal health care in Massachusetts.

Sarah Heinonen

Square One staff strike, call for living wage in contract negotiations

SPRINGFIELD — About a quarter of educators and staff at Square One, a child care and early education agency in Springfield, have been on strike since the beginning of June.

Cliff Clark

WG&E ‘Home Plus’program now includes all utility customers

WESTFIELD — In the name of helping homeowners transition to energy-efficient heat pumps, Westfield Gas & Electric is expanding its innovative financing piloting program, called “Home Plus.”

Peter Tuohy

‘La Casita Experience’ to transform MassMutual Center

SPRINGFIELD — The MassMutual Center will soon host one big celebration of community, blending music and dance, live performances, DJ sets and interactive visuals to represent the high energy nightlife experience rooted in Puerto Rican culture.

Cliff Clark

Southwick commission plan will restore parts of conservation area

SOUTHWICK — The Conservation Commission approved a plan it had been developing for over six months to restore the areas of the North Pond Conservation Area that have been severely eroded by foot traffic.

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Thunder in the Valley returns with fireworks, music festival

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‘La Casita Experience’ to transform MassMutual Center

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Paradise City Arts Festival returns for 31st year later this month

NORTHAMPTON — The nation’s premier destination for lovers of the handmade and high-end is once again gracing the region over Memorial Day weekend.

Trent Levakis

New theater group introduces itself with first production

EASTHAMPTON — In an effort to bring fresh, queer and gender diverse stories to the local theater scene, a new theater group, Why’s It Gotta Be?, has formed here in Western Massachusetts.

Ryan Feyre

Scoreboard oozes traditional sports bar feel at every corner

AGAWAM — No matter the season, an avid sports fan such as myself usually spends my weekends on the lookout for the perfect spot to watch the game.

Dennis Hackett

The Best Damn Sandwich: BBQ panini from Krave in East Longmeadow

EAST LONGMEADOW — Having worked exclusively in East Longmeadow over the past year, I have come to appreciate the town’s many lunch stops. I am happy to report that another excellent spot recently opened its doors.

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