Northampton gallery honors past, present in children’s illustration
NORTHAMPTON — Lovers of children’s books of all ages are invited to meet their favorite illustrators and authors at a Northampton gallery’s biggest party of the year.
‘It’s The Wildest!’ brings 1950s classics to Bombyx
NORTHAMPTON — Guests can step back in time and enjoy the music of the 1950s as Mark Gionfriddo brings his “It’s The Wildest!” show back to Bombyx Center for Arts & Equity at 130 Pine St. on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 3 p.m.
Southwick committee approves application to build new playground
SOUTHWICK — Woodland School Principal Emma Rood showed she was listening, like any good student, to feedback from members of the Community Preservation Committee when she appeared before the committee to request funds for a new playground.
Westfield students mark STEM Week with hands-on learning
WESTFIELD — Westfield students, from pre-K to high school, celebrated science, technology, engineering and math during this year’s STEM Week in Massachusetts from Oct. 19–23.
Therapy dogs brighten up visits in Halloween garb
WESTFIELD — A group of owners and their dogs from the Western Mass chapter of Therapy Dogs United has been making regular visits to schools, nursing homes and hospitals last week in Halloween costumes — the dogs, that is.
Boys & Girls Club offers enrichment experiences for West Side students
WEST SPRINGFIELD — The West Springfield Boys & Girls Club is making updates to its programming for West Side students and offering a wide variety of enrichment experiences, from slime-making to STEM opportunities.
East Longmeadow’s Cartamundi receives manufacturing award
EAST LONGMEADOW — State Rep. Brian Ashe made his way to the Cartamundi offices on Oct. 28 to present Director of Operations Peter Letendre and Vice President of Operations, Card and Board Games Armand Fernandes with the 2026 Manufacturer of the Year.
Hampden voters pass regional agreement at Town Meeting
HAMPDEN — Residents gathered at the Hampden Town Hall on Oct. 26 for the 2026 Special Town Meeting, casting votes on 25 articles and bringing a four-year regional agreement process one step closer to the finish line.
Westfield students mark STEM Week with hands-on learning
WESTFIELD — Westfield students, from pre-K to high school, celebrated science, technology, engineering and math during this year’s STEM Week in Massachusetts from Oct. 19–23.
Therapy dogs brighten up visits in Halloween garb
WESTFIELD — A group of owners and their dogs from the Western Mass chapter of Therapy Dogs United has been making regular visits to schools, nursing homes and hospitals last week in Halloween costumes — the dogs, that is.
Boys & Girls Club offers enrichment experiences for West Side students
WEST SPRINGFIELD — The West Springfield Boys & Girls Club is making updates to its programming for West Side students and offering a wide variety of enrichment experiences, from slime-making to STEM opportunities.
East Longmeadow’s Cartamundi receives manufacturing award
EAST LONGMEADOW — State Rep. Brian Ashe made his way to the Cartamundi offices on Oct. 28 to present Director of Operations Peter Letendre and Vice President of Operations, Card and Board Games Armand Fernandes with the 2026 Manufacturer of the Year.
Hampden voters pass regional agreement at Town Meeting
HAMPDEN — Residents gathered at the Hampden Town Hall on Oct. 26 for the 2026 Special Town Meeting, casting votes on 25 articles and bringing a four-year regional agreement process one step closer to the finish line.
State doles out grants to Westfield and Southwick for recycling efforts
While the grant amounts are modest, every dollar directly offsets the cost of operating Westfield and Southwick’s municipal recycling programs.
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