Toy for Joy 2026: Campaign kicks off with nearly $5,000
The 2026 Toy for Joy campaign is underway, and good citizens are already showing their community spirit and generosity with early donations. Much more is needed, of course, for the 104th edition of this enduring Christmas season tradition to reach its $100,000 goal....
East Longmeadow School Committee unsure of redstone gift
EAST LONGMEADOW — The East Longmeadow School Committee is undecided on accepting a redstone gift from a resident’s yard for the new high school.
So That Reminds Me: Baxendale discusses Mayflower Marathon
SPRINGFIELD — As food insecurity remains high, a lifesaving promotional fundraiser is capturing the airwaves this year for the 33rd time.
Easthampton City Council honors outgoing parks director
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 teen leading efforts to fight food insecurity
NORTHAMPTON — As hunger rises, one Northampton teenager is fighting food insecurity across the Pioneer Valley through volunteer cooking marathons and other philanthropic endeavors.
Longmeadow Select Board sets warrant for Special Town Meeting
LONGMEADOW — Longmeadow’s Special Town Meeting is coming up on Dec. 1, and the Select Board has officially finalized the warrant.
West Springfield to see sewer fee increase in the new year
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.
HPA and HPS tentatively agree to new contract after months of negotiating
HOLYOKE — The Holyoke Paraprofessionals Association has agreed to a new three-year contract with Holyoke Public Schools following seven months of negotiating.
Easthampton City Council honors outgoing parks director
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 teen leading efforts to fight food insecurity
NORTHAMPTON — As hunger rises, one Northampton teenager is fighting food insecurity across the Pioneer Valley through volunteer cooking marathons and other philanthropic endeavors.
Longmeadow Select Board sets warrant for Special Town Meeting
LONGMEADOW — Longmeadow’s Special Town Meeting is coming up on Dec. 1, and the Select Board has officially finalized the warrant.
West Springfield to see sewer fee increase in the new year
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.
HPA and HPS tentatively agree to new contract after months of negotiating
HOLYOKE — The Holyoke Paraprofessionals Association has agreed to a new three-year contract with Holyoke Public Schools following seven months of negotiating.
Toy for Joy: A 104-year tradition of generosity begins again
That time of the year has arrived again.
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