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AHS community wing nears ‘substantial completion’

AGAWAM — The community wing of the new high school is on schedule to reach “substantial completion” in December according to Mayor Christopher Johnson in his recent report to the School Committee on the progress of the project.

Volunteers, donations add bell tower to Agawam memorial

AGAWAM — Visiting School Street Park, people might notice something new, and yet familiar at the veteran’s memorial.

International Volleyball Hall of Fame honors newest inductees and award winners

HOLYOKE — The International Volleyball Hall of Fame, located at 444 Dwight St., inducted nine new members in its 2026 class and highlighted four special award winners on Oct. 17.

Friends of Storrs Library Book Sale offering thousands of books

LONGMEADOW — After a multi-week book collection drive, the Friends of Storrs Library is preparing for its annual book sale for local readers to find their next favorite story.

Scantic River Artisans celebrates autumn with ‘Fall Into Art’

HAMPDEN — The Scantic River Artisans are back with another seasonal art show and its last of the year to celebrate the fall season and local artists.

East Longmeadow Veterans Memorial Committee makes final donation push

EAST LONGMEADOW — East Longmeadow’s Veterans Memorial Committee is making a final push toward the $35,583 needed for the Town Council’s $100,000 donation match to raise enough for the memorial to be built.

East Longmeadow Town Council discusses prohibiting data centers

EAST LONGMEADOW — The East Longmeadow Town Council gave its opinions on data centers and voted to send a letter to the Planning Board to dish out potential regulations and definitions.

East Longmeadow celebrates opening of newly built high school

EAST LONGMEADOW — Members of the East Longmeadow community joined high school staff, students and state and local officials to celebrate the opening of the town’s brand-new high school and natatorium with a ribbon cutting on Oct. 15.

Smith memorialized in East Longmeadow High School auditorium

EAST LONGMEADOW — Although former Superintendent Gordon Smith retired in June, his time with the district won’t be forgotten anytime soon after receiving dedication in the new East Longmeadow High School auditorium.

Chicopee City Council approves funding for Anna Barry School project

CHICOPEE — The Anna E. Barry Elementary School project can officially move forward after the City Council voted 12-1 to approve the necessary bond funding at its Oct. 14 meeting.

So That Reminds Me: Oliveria returns for more hot button discussions

State Sen. Jake Oliveira made a return visit to Reminder Publishing’s bi-weekly podcast, “So That Reminds Me,” on Oct. 14. And during this visit, he was up for lively discussions on myriad topics, including the new Springfield courthouse, state funding reforms to better support communities, the Quabbin water use issue and much more.

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