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Listening With Love expands, Govan recognized

SPRINGFIELD — There is more love available to Springfield area residents looking for someone to listen, since the expansion of Listening With Love, a counseling and mental health care business in Indian Orchard.

Wagner named executive director at Springfield Prep

SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Prep Charter School has a new executive director, but she may look familiar to students and staff.

Sheriff’s Departmen’s funding woes end many partnerships

Municipal police departments around Hampden County have long received help from the Hampden County Sheriff’s Department, but Sheriff Nick Cocchi recently announced that his department can no longer fund those partnerships.

New ValleyBike Share station opens at Prospect Place in Northampton

NORTHAMPTON — A new ValleyBike Share station officially launched outside of the Prospect Place apartments on March 31.

Neal, transportation officials deliver update on Compass Rail

SPRINGFIELD — U.S. Rep. Richard Neal and state officials joined legislators from Worcester County, the Berkshires and the Pioneer Valley at a roundtable to discuss updates to Compass Rail.

Holyoke Pride to host ‘1946’ screening and Q&A with Mary Lambert

HOLYOKE — The Holyoke Pride Committee is showcasing a special screening of the acclaimed documentary, “1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture,” followed by a live Q&A with the film’s composer, multi-platinum artist and LGBTQIA+ advocate, Mary Lambert.

Easthampton Housing Authority names Sekula its new executive director

EASTHAMPTON — Former mayoral Executive Assistant Lindsi Sekula has been named the next executive director of the Easthampton Housing Authority.

West Springfield School Committee restores positions in FY27 budget

WEST SPRINGFIELD — On March 31, the West Springfield School Committee voted to support the proposed budget for fiscal year 2027 after a final hearing spread across three meetings.

Sunshine Village welcomes Theroux as new president and CEO

CHICOPEE — Michelle Theroux has been appointed as the next president and chief executive officer of Sunshine Village.

MassDOT provides design update for Streiber School sidewalk project

CHICOPEE — Students at Hugh Scott Streiber Elementary School may have a safer walk to and from school as soon as next year.

So That Reminds Me: Woo Sox, Yard Goats ready get seasons in full swing

On the latest episode of “So That Reminds Me,” hosts Ryan Feyre and Chris Maza sat down with Hartford Yard Goats General Manager Mike Abramson while Tyler Garnet and Dennis Hackett sat down with Worcester Red Sox’s Marketing Vice President Steve Oliveira to talk about their organizations upcoming minor league baseball seasons.

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