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

Apr 2, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, West Springfield

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.

Apr 1, 2026 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News

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.

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.

South Hadley School Committee approves $27.5M FY27 budget before election

SOUTH HADLEY — Following some lamenting, the South Hadley School Committee approved a $27.5 million budget at its March 25 meeting.

Friends prep for annual book sale to support Somers Public Lbrary

SOMERS — Book lovers and bargain hunters alike will have plenty to browse when the Friends of the Somers Library host its spring 2026 used book sale this month at the Somers Public Library.

Still singing strong: 50 Years in harmony for Enfield chorus

ENFIELD — The Enfield Community Chorus is marking a remarkable milestone this year: 50 years of music, connection, and community.

From side-job to success, HasBeen Toys and Comics marks two years

WILBRAHAM — Over 3,000 people flocked to Wilbraham’s HasBeen Toys and Comics on March 28 to celebrate the store’s two year anniversary.

JFS, refugees sue Homeland Security over policy to detain refugees

SPRINGFIELD — While Fikiri Amisi recently became an American citizen, he remembers the struggle of coming to the United States as a refugee.

Holyoke takes next step toward building new middle school

HOLYOKE — Holyoke is a step closer to building a new middle school.

Chris Maza

Christensen voices optimism during East Longmeadow’s FY27 budget presentation

EAST LONGMEADOW — East Longmeadow Town Manager Tom Christensen said the town is seeing a full budget increase of 2.3% for fiscal year 2027, citing it as “good planning and budgeting,” rather than unfortunate.

Mike Lydick

Agawam High School seniors honored for academic achievement

AGAWAM — Entering Agawam High School as a ninth grader Kamiyah Ward felt she didn’t have the best grades. So, she focused on changing that.

Peter Tuohy

West Springfield school officials present reductions in revised level funded budget

WEST SPRINGFIELD — The West Springfield School Department is looking at a number of reductions to positions and expenses after Mayor William Reichelt asked the School Committee to reduce the original level service recommendation by $3 million for a level funded budget.

Peter Tuohy

East Longmeadow School Committee assigns new chair, vice chair

EAST LONGMEADOW — The East Longmeadow School Committee is beginning a new chapter as it voted unanimously to reorganize in anticipation of Dr. Joanne Menard’s start date as superintendent on July 1.

Sarah Heinonen

No Kings III draws smaller, still determined crowd in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD — About 1,000 people, bundled up against the cold, stood shoulder-to-shoulder in Court Square, with colorful signs lifted overhead that read “No Kings,” and “Defend Democracy.”

Trent Levakis

Northampton City Council votes to maintain water, sewer rates

NORTHAMPTON — During its March 19 meeting, the Northampton City Council unanimously approved an order to maintain the same water and sewer rates from the previous year for fiscal year 2027.

MassDOT provides design update for Streiber School sidewalk project

By Tyler Garnet | Apr 1, 2026

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

South Hadley School Committee approves $27.5M FY27 budget before election

By Tyler Garnet | Apr 1, 2026

SOUTH HADLEY — Following some lamenting, the South Hadley School Committee approved a $27.5 million budget at its March 25 meeting.

Friends prep for annual book sale to support Somers Public Lbrary

By Tina Lesniak | Apr 1, 2026

SOMERS — Book lovers and bargain hunters alike will have plenty to browse when the Friends of the Somers Library host its spring 2026 used book sale this month at the Somers Public Library.

Still singing strong: 50 Years in harmony for Enfield chorus

By Tina Lesniak | Apr 1, 2026

ENFIELD — The Enfield Community Chorus is marking a remarkable milestone this year: 50 years of music, connection, and community.

From side-job to success, HasBeen Toys and Comics marks two years

By Peter Tuohy | Apr 1, 2026

WILBRAHAM — Over 3,000 people flocked to Wilbraham’s HasBeen Toys and Comics on March 28 to celebrate the store’s two year anniversary.

Sunshine Village welcomes Theroux as new president and CEO

By Tyler Garnet | Apr 1, 2026

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

By Tyler Garnet | Apr 1, 2026

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

South Hadley School Committee approves $27.5M FY27 budget before election

By Tyler Garnet | Apr 1, 2026

SOUTH HADLEY — Following some lamenting, the South Hadley School Committee approved a $27.5 million budget at its March 25 meeting.

Friends prep for annual book sale to support Somers Public Lbrary

By Tina Lesniak | Apr 1, 2026

SOMERS — Book lovers and bargain hunters alike will have plenty to browse when the Friends of the Somers Library host its spring 2026 used book sale this month at the Somers Public Library.

Still singing strong: 50 Years in harmony for Enfield chorus

By Tina Lesniak | Apr 1, 2026

ENFIELD — The Enfield Community Chorus is marking a remarkable milestone this year: 50 years of music, connection, and community.

From side-job to success, HasBeen Toys and Comics marks two years

By Peter Tuohy | Apr 1, 2026

WILBRAHAM — Over 3,000 people flocked to Wilbraham’s HasBeen Toys and Comics on March 28 to celebrate the store’s two year anniversary.

Local Headlines

Pet food drive to benefit Easthampton Community Center

Southwick’s sewer rates see small increase, subsidy unchanged

Three County Fair Food Drive to support four local food banks April 11

Major sidewalk installation project to begin within next month in Westfield

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

Cliff Clark

Southwick’s Town Meeting meals tax vote could come down to principle

SOUTHWICK — Ever since the Select Board, in a split vote, decided to include on the upcoming Town Meeting warrant an article asking for an up or down vote on levying a meals tax of 75 cents on $100 spent, a debate on the issue has raged on the social media sites devoted to Southwick, prompting one former Select Board member to weigh in on it.

Trent Levakis

Easthampton seeks public input to help shape future of city

The survey is focused on this study area as the city seeks community feedback with the goal of creating a cohesive signage system for its...

Amy Porter

Westfield high school science fair district finalists move on to states

WESTFIELD — Several projects featured at the Western Mass Regional Science & Engineering Fair at Western New England University in March are moving on to compete in the state science fair on April 9 at the DCU Center in Worcester.

Sarah Heinonen

Neighbors oppose development of wooded land for housing

SPRINGFIELD — A proposal for a zone change that would allow a developer to turn a wooded area of Indian Orchard into multifamily housing met opposition from a group of neighbors at the Springfield City Council meeting on March 23.

Amy Porter

Newcomer takes out papers for state rep. against Pease

WESTFIELD — Colby Hoffman, 38, of Westfield, is gathering signatures to run as a Democrat for state representative 4th Hampden District, a seat currently held by state Rep. Kelly Pease, a Republican who covers Southampton and most of Westfield.

Peter Tuohy

Longmeadow looks at capital improvement plan for FY27

LONGMEADOW — While presenting her recommendations for fiscal year 2027’s capital improvement plan at the Longmeadow Select Board meeting on March 23, Town Manager Lyn Simmons found that only around $1.5 million can be allocated from the nearly $18 million requested from town departments on capital projects.

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Trent Levakis

Academy of Music’s ‘Let’s Hear It!’ campaign aims to secure assisted listening device system

NORTHAMPTON — Those with auditory and visual disabilities may soon have the necessary equipment to fully enjoy live performances at the Academy of Music Theatre.

Trent Levakis

Back Porch Festival returns March 27 for its 12th year

NORTHAMPTON — More than 60 artists will perform at 12 walkable venues in the city’s downtown during the 12th annual Back Porch Festival returns to Northampton from March 27-29.

Tyler Garnet

Nationally televised comedy showcase comes to Chicopee

CHICOPEE — For one night only, Jess Miller is bringing the nationally touring hit comedy showcase “Funny Women of a Certain Age” to Western Massachusetts on Saturday, March 21, at the Portuguese Club, 149 Exchange St.

Sarah Heinonen

Tactile experience allows people to experience painting in new way

SPRINGFIELD — An exhibit at the Springfield Museums allows people to explore an old painting in a brand-new way — with their hands.

Peter Tuohy

Agawam Cinemas to premiere new cult horror movie “Dark Places”

AGAWAM — On March 14, the local independent film production company Xposse Productions will be premiering “Dark Places” at Agawam Cinemas at 7 p.m. Tickets can be found for $9.75 on Agawam Cinemas’ website.

Trent Levakis

From the Valley Festival to showcase, celebrate youth film and photography

NORTHAMPTON — From the Valley Fest, a new youth film and photography festival started by two Hampshire County high schoolers, is coming to 33 Hawley in Northampton on Feb. 21. The inaugural event will showcase and celebrate the work of young artists in their respective mediums.

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