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Northampton projects receive more than $1M in federal funding

NORTHAMPTON — Northampton is receiving two federal grant awards courtesy of U.S. Congressman Jim McGovern that total more than $1 million.

Moglin raises questions about proposed Southwick dog park

SOUTHWICK — When representatives of the Friends of the Southwick Dog Park announced it had a site just off Hudson Drive, they acknowledged that the property would bisect the proposed route of the Sam West/Hudson Drive connector, which one Select Board member said he has reservations about.

Holyoke joint committee addresses middle school, literacy and bus safety

HOLYOKE — The Holyoke City Council and School Committee Subcommittee hosted a joint committee meeting on March 12 to discuss a path toward a new middle school, the district’s current early literacy instructional model and bus safety.

Westfield City Council passes first vote to change regular meeting time

WESTFIELD — After a lengthy discussion, the City Council took a first vote of 9-4 to change the time of regular City Council meetings from 7 p.m. to 6 p.m. at its March 5 meeting.

Springfield Prep Charter School celebrates Black history

SPRINGFIELD — A couple of hundred people honored Black history at Springfield Prep Charter School’s second annual Black History Month Celebration.

Southwick Select Board split on supporting meals tax

SOUTHWICK — The discussion held by the Select Board before it decided to support having Town Meeting vote up or down on implementing a meals tax in town might be described as snippy.

City councilors examine issue of potholes plaguing Springfield motorists

SPRINGFIELD — Spring in New England is pothole season and this year the roadway nuisance has been particularly egregious.

Easthampton Wellness creates community hub for mental health, substance use resources

EASTHAMPTON — Organizers recently celebrated the launch of a new resource to help those who have been directly or indirectly impacted by substance use or mental health issues.

Springfield resident stranded in Lebanon aids humanitarian efforts

BEIRUT, LEBANON — It is hard to be away from home for extended periods. Harder still when one is in a war zone.

‘There’s a monsoon happening in Wilbraham and Hampden’

WILBRAHAM — Tempers flared and some tears were shed at the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District School Committee budget roundtable and vote on March 17.

Participants announced for Holyoke St. Patricks’ Parade

Holyoke St. Patrick's Parade weekend is upon us and Reminder Publishing doesn't want you to miss a thing! With the help of the Holyoke St. Patrick's Parade Committee, we've compiled a list of marchers and participants in this year's parade, as well as a schedule of this weekend's festivities!

Pioneer Valley Trading Co. wants opportunity to grow marijuana

SOUTHWICK — When the owner of Pioneer Valley Trading Co. agreed to a host agreement with the town to open a recreational marijuana dispensary, he said that he would eventually return to ask for permission to start a grow operation, which he did during the Select Board meeting on March 2.

Bishop named Westfield’s next fire chief

WESTFIELD — Marking a new chapter in leadership for the Westfield Fire Department, Eric Bishop was appointed two weeks ago by the Fire Commission as the department’s incoming fire chief. He will replace current Chief Patrick Egloff when he retires in April.

So That Reminds Me: Wildman and Christie discuss St. Patrick’s Day

On the latest episode of “So That Reminds Me,” Holyoke St. Patrick’s Committee President Jim Wildman and Holyoke Grand Colleen Jadyn Christie sat down with hosts Chris Maza and Tyler Garnet to discuss the 2026 St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, including the 49th annual 10K road race on March 21 and the 73rd St. Patrick’s Parade on March 22.

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