Collins-Kalbaugh becomes Chicopee Fire Department’s first female deputy chief
CHICOPEE — Katie Collins-Kalbaugh is no stranger to making Chicopee history within the city’s Fire Department. On Oct. 20, when Collins-Kalbaugh was promoted from captain to deputy chief, she became the first woman to hold the role within the Chicopee Fire Department.
Why’s It Gotta Be? Theater offers unique take on Shakespeare classic
SPRINGFIELD — Fresh off its first anniversary, Why’s It Gotta Be? Theater Group returns for its second production: the Shakespeare classic “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” Nov. 6-14 at the Unitarian Universalist Society of Greater Springfield.
Reassured Springfield City Council approves halal ‘slaughterhouse’
SPRINGFIELD — Business consultant Ryan McCollum reassured the City Council that a halal fresh market at 785 Page Blvd., which will slaughter chickens to order, will be a retail environment rather than a stereotypical butcher shop.
Springfield council, activists in holding pattern on biomass facility
SPRINGFIELD — The City Council Public Health Committee met to discuss what actions the city’s legislative body can take to oppose a long-proposed biomass energy facility at 1000 Page Blvd.
Wilbraham fundraiser supports families affected by dementia
WILBRAHAM — An evening of wine, conversation and community will offer more than just an opportunity to raise a glass this November, as the Friends of Wilbraham Seniors host “A Toast to Memories.”
South Hadley’s Town Meeting warrant includes 11 articles
SOUTH HADLEY — This year’s special Town Meeting, which will be held Monday, Nov. 9, at 6 p.m., at South Hadley High School. features 11 articles on the warrant, including six on zoning.
City Council approves ad hoc committee to study data center development
HOLYOKE — Holyoke will continue discussing data centers and their potential impacts after the City Council approved a temporary ad hoc committee during its Oct. 20 meeting.
Longmeadow Public Schools strengthens security measures
LONGMEADOW — State Sen. Jake Oliveira and state Rep. Brian Ashe appeared at the Longmeadow Public Schools district office on Oct. 23 to present a ceremonial check for $75,000 to strengthen security measures across the district.
Springfield council, activists in holding pattern on biomass facility
SPRINGFIELD — The City Council Public Health Committee met to discuss what actions the city’s legislative body can take to oppose a long-proposed biomass energy facility at 1000 Page Blvd.
Wilbraham fundraiser supports families affected by dementia
WILBRAHAM — An evening of wine, conversation and community will offer more than just an opportunity to raise a glass this November, as the Friends of Wilbraham Seniors host “A Toast to Memories.”
South Hadley’s Town Meeting warrant includes 11 articles
SOUTH HADLEY — This year’s special Town Meeting, which will be held Monday, Nov. 9, at 6 p.m., at South Hadley High School. features 11 articles on the warrant, including six on zoning.
City Council approves ad hoc committee to study data center development
HOLYOKE — Holyoke will continue discussing data centers and their potential impacts after the City Council approved a temporary ad hoc committee during its Oct. 20 meeting.
Longmeadow Public Schools strengthens security measures
LONGMEADOW — State Sen. Jake Oliveira and state Rep. Brian Ashe appeared at the Longmeadow Public Schools district office on Oct. 23 to present a ceremonial check for $75,000 to strengthen security measures across the district.
Longmeadow’s Maple Shopping Center celebrates grand reopening
LONGMEADOW — Nearly five years after a fire destroyed the 62-year-old Maple Shopping Center on Nov. 23, 2021, Longmeadow and the Pun family are beginning a brand-new chapter after celebrating the plaza’s grand reopening.
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