CHICOPEE — The City Council meeting on Nov. 5 was tense as city councilors argued over an order to review redistricting the Chicopee Public Schools before eventually voting to hold a joint meeting with the School Committee to discuss the matter.

CHICOPEE — The 17th annual March for the Food Bank returns Monday, Nov. 23, and Tuesday, Nov. 24, to raise donations and awareness to fight food insecurity.

EASTHAMPTON — Veterans embody duty and honor. They put their lives on the line for this country, and yet some face mental health barriers, loneliness and limited resources.

EAST LONGMEADOW — The East Longmeadow School Committee is undecided on accepting a redstone gift from a resident’s yard for the new high school.

SPRINGFIELD — As food insecurity remains high, a lifesaving promotional fundraiser is capturing the airwaves this year for the 33rd time.

EASTHAMPTON — At its Nov. 4 meeting, the Easthampton City Council paused to recognize and honor outgoing Parks and Recreation Director John Mason, who began the meeting with his own recognitions and thanks.

NORTHAMPTON — As hunger rises, one Northampton teenager is fighting food insecurity across the Pioneer Valley through volunteer cooking marathons and other philanthropic endeavors.

LONGMEADOW — Longmeadow’s Special Town Meeting is coming up on Dec. 1, and the Select Board has officially finalized the warrant.

WEST SPRINGFIELD — West Springfield residents will see a change in their sewer bill for the first time since 2021 after the Town Council unanimously approved a 10% rate increase.