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OneHolyoke hosts event to focus on innovations in public safety

Jun 30, 2026 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News

OneHolyoke hosts event to focus on innovations in public safety

HOLYOKE — Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll, Mayor Joshua Garcia, First Assistant District Attorney Jennifer Fitzgerald, and Ed Caisse were a few of the many who joined the community for OneHolyoke CDC’s second annual “Building & Sustaining Livable Communities” event on June 29.

Tyler Garnet

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Westfield council cuts mayor’s budget by $1.5 million

Jun 29, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Westfield

Westfield council cuts mayor’s budget by $1.5 million

WESTFIELD — During a special budget reconciliation meeting on June 17, the City Council voted in favor of almost all of the Finance Committee’s recommendations to reduce Mayor Michael McCabe’s fiscal year 2026-27 budget by more than $1.5 million,

Amy Porter

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Shaw, Cote honored for military service and ongoing work in the community

Jun 29, 2026 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News

Shaw, Cote honored for military service and ongoing work in the community

CHICOPEE — Holly Cote and Stephanie Shaw were recognized on June 26 as nominees for the Deborah Sampson award, which honors women veterans with exceptional leadership and continued service.

Tyler Garnet

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OneHolyoke hosts event to focus on innovations in public safety

Westfield council cuts mayor’s budget by $1.5 million

Shaw, Cote honored for military service and ongoing work in the community

CHICOPEE — Holly Cote and Stephanie Shaw were recognized on June 26 as nominees for the Deborah Sampson award, which honors women veterans with exceptional leadership and continued service.

Former Powder Mill School principal named superintendent

SOUTHWICK — Erin Fahey-Carrier, the regional school district’s current director of curriculum and former Powder Mill School principal, has been chosen by the School Committee to become the new superintendent.

State to reimburse Westfield, Southwick for snow, ice removal

WESTFIELD — Because many of the commonwealth’s municipalities incurred some of the largest cost ever to remove ice and snow from their roads, Westfield and Southwick were included in an $80 million allocation included in the state’s fiscal year 2027 budget to offset the cost.

Arts in the Park concert series set to return this summer

EASTHAMPTON — The Arts in the Park Summer Concert Series will return Friday, July 10, with more summer evenings where the community can gather, enjoy the weather and take in a variety of music from local performers.

Westfield council supports moratorium to halt new data centers

WESTFIELD — One hundred residents jammed City Council chambers on June 18 for the public hearing and City Council vote on whether to impose a temporary one-year moratorium on data centers in the city, which passed unanimously following the hearing.

Holyoke City Council voted to support rent stabliziation before SJC struck ballot question

HOLYOKE — As many residents express their struggles with rising costs and increasing rent, the Holyoke City Council approved a non-binding resolution during its June 16 meeting that supports rent stabilization to protect tenants and neighborhoods.

Easthampton to hold recount of override vote on July 2

EASTHAMPTON — The story of Easthampton’s fiscal year 2027 budget season is still not fully told yet.

DA, police ‘crack down’ on ‘illegal activities’

SPRINGFIELD — Hampden County District Attorney Anthony Gulluni was joined by Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno and local and state police to announce that law enforcement had undertaken a multi-agency initiative to arrest and otherwise stop people who are threatening the city’s safety and quality of life.

Tina Lesniak

Enfield gears up for biggest Fourth of July celebration yet

ENFIELD — The Enfield Fourth of July Town Celebration is preparing to welcome thousands of residents and visitors for another year of family-friendly festivities, with organizers promising a mix of beloved traditions and special events marking a historic milestone.

Peter Tuohy

Eastern States Exposition presents 2026 donation to West Springfield

WEST SPRINGFIELD — The Eastern States Exposition has continued its 32-year relationship with the town of West Springfield by presenting a check for $351,742 to the Eastern States Exposition-West Springfield Trust, providing assistance to a number of local businesses and organizations each year.

Peter Tuohy

School Committee reorganizes, meets Gillen ahead of principal start

LONGMEADOW — Longmeadow Public Schools has officially shut the doors, and the School Committee has completed its final meeting for the 2025-2026 school year, welcoming the summer with new committee and district roles.

Peter Tuohy

Rick’s Place opens expanded Wilbraham facility

WILBRAHAM — Rick’s Place in Wilbraham has officially cut the ribbon on its new and expanded location at 35 Post Office Park, Suite 3501D, ensuring that even more of its participants will have an open door to mental health and grief support when it’s needed.

Tyler Garnet

Rumbleseat scores extended hours for World Cup

CHICOPEE — As the World Cup attracts countless viewers this summer, Rumbleseat Bar & Grille just took advantage of Gov. Maura Healey’s bill that allows bars and restaurants to extend their hours over the next couple of months.

Trent Levakis

Dog Park construction to begin this fall after council approves CPA funding

EASTHAMPTON — The future Easthampton Dog Park will officially begin construction this fall after the City Council approved $135,000 in CPA funding for the project at its June 17 meeting.

Former Powder Mill School principal named superintendent

By Cliff Clark | Jun 29, 2026

State to reimburse Westfield, Southwick for snow, ice removal

By Chris Maza | Jun 29, 2026

Arts in the Park concert series set to return this summer

By Trent Levakis | Jun 29, 2026

Westfield council supports moratorium to halt new data centers

By Amy Porter | Jun 29, 2026

Holyoke City Council voted to support rent stabliziation before SJC struck ballot question

By Tyler Garnet | Jun 29, 2026

Former Powder Mill School principal named superintendent

By Cliff Clark | Jun 29, 2026

State to reimburse Westfield, Southwick for snow, ice removal

By Chris Maza | Jun 29, 2026

Arts in the Park concert series set to return this summer

By Trent Levakis | Jun 29, 2026

Westfield council supports moratorium to halt new data centers

By Amy Porter | Jun 29, 2026

Holyoke City Council voted to support rent stabliziation before SJC struck ballot question

By Tyler Garnet | Jun 29, 2026

Easthampton to hold recount of override vote on July 2

By Ryan Feyre | Jun 29, 2026

EASTHAMPTON — The story of Easthampton’s fiscal year 2027 budget season is still not fully told yet.

Northampton Coca Cola plant to close in December, 175 layoffs expected

East Longmeadow Town Council approves donation matches to complete Veterans Memorial funding

Human Scale Art Space nonprofit finds permanent home for exhibitions, workshops

East Longmeadow elementary school principals present end-of-year data

Hurst alleges city clerk involved in potential corruption

Sarah Heinonen

Agawam students collect donations, tour CHD Cancer House of Hope

WEST SPRINGFIELD — Ten fifth and sixth graders from Agawam crowded into a small room at West Springfield’s CHD Cancer House of Hope. The shelves were lined with wigs of every color and style draped over foam and plastic heads. The students curiously asked Program Director Margaret Toomey questions, wondering how people put them on, how long a wig will last and if the hair can be curled and styled. Toomey patiently answered the children’s questions, before the group moved on to tour other areas of the house.

Debbie Gardner

Hello Summer: Western Mass. concert schedule

Reminder Publishing has compiled a list of summer concerts taking place across Western Massachusetts. This concert listing is as complete as possible by press time.

Peter Tuohy

Kingston named East Longmeadow parade marshal

EAST LONGMEADOW — East Longmeadow Historical Commission member George Kingston is set to ride in style as this year’s parade marshal for the annual Fourth of July parade, one of the largest Independence Day celebrations in Western Massachusetts.

Debbie Gardner

East Longmeadow’s time capsules to reveal yesterday, capture today

EAST LONGMEADOW — What would you want people in 2076 to know about life in East Longmeadow today?

Tyler Garnet

Holyoke City Council approves FY27 budget with minor cuts

HOLYOKE — The City Council passed a budget of approximately $213 million for fiscal year 2027, an increase of $8.97 million, or 4.4%, over FY26.

Tyler Garnet

HTA claims teacher was let go as retaliation for union involvement

HOLYOKE — Members of the Holyoke Teachers Association and other educators gathered outside the School Committee meeting on June 22 to protest what they say was the retaliatory nonrenewal of Bob Williams contract, alleging the decision was intended to target master teachers for their union activity.

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Trent Levakis

Thunder in the Valley returns with fireworks, music festival

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.

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.

Trent Levakis

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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