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Northampton Community TV on verge of 10-year lease at James House

NORTHAMPTON — After a decade working out of the high school, Northampton Community Television is on the cusp of securing a new 10-year lease with the city to operate out of James House Community Center on 42 Gothic St.

Velis secures $50,000 for Chicopee American Legion and veterans organizations

CHICOPEE — A $50,000 earmark will bolster the Chicopee American Legion Post 452 and its facilities thanks to state Sen. John Velis’s efforts.

Wistariahurst Museum unveils October schedule filled with ‘spooky’ events

HOLYOKE — October’s imminent arrival means “spooky season” is almost here, and the Wistariahurst Museum is hosting a bevy of events to celebrate this festive time of year.

South Hadley Selectboard discusses data center policy

SOUTH HADLEY — South Hadley became the most recent town in Massachusetts to discuss whether data center developments should be allowed in its community.

Springfield City Council okays controversial funding, Hurst says city is investigating him

SPRINGFIELD — After a months-long controversy regarding At Large City Councilor Justin Hurst’s objections to funding for property redevelopment connected to City Clerk Gladys Oyola-Lopez, the City Council voted to approve the $100,000 in community preservation funding. Where Hurst smelled smoke, his colleagues said there was no fire.

Easthampton City Council approves plans for Town Lodging House

EASTHAMPTON — Despite calls to pause the process at its Sept. 16 meeting, the Easthampton City Council voted unanimously to support the purchase and reconstruction of the Town Lodging House and property at 75 Oliver St.

Ashe, Oliveira present Longmeadow Police Department with $50,000 check

LONGMEADOW — Improvements are on the way for the Longmeadow Police Department after state Sen. Jake Oliveira, state Rep. Brian Ashe and town officials stopped by on Sept. 23 to present a $50,000 check, which was secured in the fiscal year 2027 state budget.

Gillen provides updates on shaping new Longmeadow Middle School’s identity

LONGMEADOW — Longmeadow students will be walking through the doors of the new Longmeadow Middle School in just two years, and Principal Peter Gillen is leading the charge to build the school’s identity — from curriculum to the mascot.

St. John’s Episcopal Church of Northampton to celebrate bicentennial in October

NORTHAMPTON — St. John’s Episcopal Church of Northampton will welcome a weekend celebration of its bicentennial and invite Northampton and state leaders to honor the church’s 200-year legacy.

Springfield makes progress on upgrading HVAC at all schools

SPRINGFIELD — Many students in Springfield were met with more comfortable schools this fall, as air conditioning has been added to several buildings in the city.

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Latino Arts Festival to return to Springfield Museums

SPRINGFIELD — Ahead of National Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, the Springfield Museums will host the fourth annual Latino Arts Festival in partnership with Mi Museo Committee. The festival, on Friday, Aug. 28, is free and open to the public.

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