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SPRINGFIELD — A resolution by Ward 7 City Councilor Gerry Martin requiring councilors to attend meetings in person caused some fiery debate in the council chambers on May 18.

Sarah Heinonen

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Workhub on Union seeks artists for new exhibits

May 20, 2026 | Easthampton, Hampshire County, Local News

Workhub on Union seeks artists for new exhibits

EASTHAMPTON — Artists in the region who want their work featured now have a new opportunity to do so.

Trent Levakis

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Half of Veritas Prep seniors to graduate with diploma, college degrees

May 20, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield

Half of Veritas Prep seniors to graduate with diploma, college degrees

SPRINGFIELD — Next month, the inaugural class of seniors will graduate from Veritas Prep Charter Public School.

Springfield City Councilors debate whether to mandate in-person meetings

SPRINGFIELD — A resolution by Ward 7 City Councilor Gerry Martin requiring councilors to attend meetings in person caused some fiery debate in the council chambers on May 18.

Workhub on Union seeks artists for new exhibits

EASTHAMPTON — Artists in the region who want their work featured now have a new opportunity to do so.

Half of Veritas Prep seniors to graduate with diploma, college degrees

SPRINGFIELD — Next month, the inaugural class of seniors will graduate from Veritas Prep Charter Public School.

New organization brings Juneteenth celebrations to Enfield

ENFIELD — Kuumba Kiongozi Black Legacy, Arts & Culture, a new nonprofit organization, will be hosting its first event, Strawberries and the African Diaspora: Celebrating Juneteenth.

CSF Westfield Dollars for Scholars to award record $363,500

WESTFIELD — Board President Cynthia Neary said CSF Westfield Dollars for Scholars will award a record-breaking $363,500 in scholarships to 137 deserving students at a ceremony on May 27 at Westfield Middle School.

East Longmeadow Farmers’ Market grows into a community tradition

EAST LONGMEADOW — Set against the backdrop of East Longmeadow’s historic train depot, the East Longmeadow Farmers’ Market has quickly become more than a place to buy produce.

Westfield-West Springfield Elks honor 19 for annual youth week

WESTFIELD — The Westfield-West Springfield Elks Lodge 1481 observed the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Youth Week with a recognition of accomplishments by area youth at its lodge at 56 Franklin St. on May 6.

No contested races for Longmeadow town election

LONGMEADOW — Longmeadow’s annual town election is on the horizon and the decision making for voters shouldn’t be too difficult this time around.

Ribbon cut for new Chauncey Allen Park pavilion and arboretum

WESTFIELD — At a ribbon-cutting on May 12 for the new Chauncey Allen Park pavilion and arboretum on Smith Avenue, Allen Steiger, president of the Friends of the Grandmothers’ Garden asked Jackie McDowell, education coordinator for the board, Ward 3 Councilor Bridget Matthews-Kane and Mayor Michael McCabe to join him for the ceremony.

Springfield honors its fallen police officers with ceremony

SPRINGFIELD — The call of a bugle sounding taps echoed off the Springfield Police Department headquarters on Pearl Street before being carried away on the wind, while dozens of officers, dignitaries and community members looked on stoically.

Tyler Garnet

South Hadley Town Meeting members approve most articles, including $1.2M for town departments

SOUTH HADLEY — Although the precarious budget situation dominated the night, Town Meeting members also approved other crucial articles during the Annual Town Meeting on May 13.

Cliff Clark

Westfield City Council approves settlement with officers who alleged wage theft

WESTFIELD — On May 7, the City Council approved an appropriation of $112,500 to settle a lawsuit brought by 17 Westfield Police Department officers against the city.

Peter Tuohy

Squindo retains Select Board seat following Wilbraham election

WILBRAHAM — Voters filed into Minnechaug Regional High School for Wilbraham’s town election on May 16 and the results are in.

Cliff Clark

Westfield Municipal Light Board compensation not discussed at last meeting

WESTFIELD — The unique compensation package for the members of the city’s Municipal Light Board will remain as is after the board was told by Westfield Gas & Electric’s legal counsel that it needed “no further discussion.”

Peter Tuohy

Eight incumbents win new terms during Hampden election

HAMPDEN — The Hampden election results are in and show that not much will be changing within the town’s elected officials.

Cliff Clark

Deedy scores decisive win over Gale for Southwick Select Board

SOUTHWICK — While three of the last four elections for the open seat on the Select Board were decided by fewer than 83 votes, Joseph Deedy’s drubbing of incumbent board member Diane Gale will stand out as one of the most lopsided wins in recent years.

New organization brings Juneteenth celebrations to Enfield

By Miasha Lee | May 19, 2026

ENFIELD — Kuumba Kiongozi Black Legacy, Arts & Culture, a new nonprofit organization, will be hosting its first event, Strawberries and the African Diaspora: Celebrating Juneteenth.

CSF Westfield Dollars for Scholars to award record $363,500

By Amy Porter | May 19, 2026

East Longmeadow Farmers’ Market grows into a community tradition

By Tina Lesniak | May 19, 2026

EAST LONGMEADOW — Set against the backdrop of East Longmeadow’s historic train depot, the East Longmeadow Farmers’ Market has quickly become more than a place to buy produce.

Westfield-West Springfield Elks honor 19 for annual youth week

By Amy Porter | May 19, 2026

No contested races for Longmeadow town election

By Chris Maza | May 19, 2026

LONGMEADOW — Longmeadow’s annual town election is on the horizon and the decision making for voters shouldn’t be too difficult this time around.

New organization brings Juneteenth celebrations to Enfield

By Miasha Lee | May 19, 2026

ENFIELD — Kuumba Kiongozi Black Legacy, Arts & Culture, a new nonprofit organization, will be hosting its first event, Strawberries and the African Diaspora: Celebrating Juneteenth.

CSF Westfield Dollars for Scholars to award record $363,500

By Amy Porter | May 19, 2026

East Longmeadow Farmers’ Market grows into a community tradition

By Tina Lesniak | May 19, 2026

EAST LONGMEADOW — Set against the backdrop of East Longmeadow’s historic train depot, the East Longmeadow Farmers’ Market has quickly become more than a place to buy produce.

Westfield-West Springfield Elks honor 19 for annual youth week

By Amy Porter | May 19, 2026

No contested races for Longmeadow town election

By Chris Maza | May 19, 2026

LONGMEADOW — Longmeadow’s annual town election is on the horizon and the decision making for voters shouldn’t be too difficult this time around.

Ribbon cut for new Chauncey Allen Park pavilion and arboretum

By Amy Porter | May 19, 2026

Vershon recognized by Chicopee for achieving Eagle Scout rank

Ball club planning movie night fundraiser for Cooperstown trip

Farmers’ Market once again highlights regional agriculture

Easthampton City Council prepares Town Lodging property for sale

Town Council talks water quality during budget discussion

Trent Levakis

Easthampton superintendent offers two override vote scenarios

EASTHAMPTON — Superintendent Michelle Balch presented the School Committee with two scenarios the district faces pending the results of the upcoming $6.9 million Proposition 2½ override vote on June 9.

Tyler Garnet

Agilent Technologies opens new Chicopee manufacturing facility

CHICOPEE — Agilent Technologies has expanded its global company to a new location at 711 E. Main St.

Tyler Garnet

South Hadley Town Meeting elects to save some school services and fund library

SOUTH HADLEY — The South Hadley Town Meeting representatives approved the town’s $61.4 million budget on May 13, which includes free cash to prevent cuts in the School Department and fund the library in fiscal year 2027. The budget passed by a 101-6 vote.

Peter Tuohy

East Longmeadow election ballot includes races for Town Council, School Committee

EAST LONGMEADOW — The East Longmeadow ballot for the annual town election is small in size, but the School Committee and Town Council are showing big races.

Trent Levakis

Northampton License Commission to host liquor license lottery in July

NORTHAMPTON — The License Commission will hold a lottery for Northampton’s remaining on-premise all-alcohol liquor license in what the city is calling a special opportunity for businesses in Northampton.

Tyler Garnet

Dean Technical unveils apprenticeship program wall for union trade jobs

HOLYOKE — Dean Technical High School students will have an easier pathway to learn about and apply for apprenticeship program opportunities with local trade unions.

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Paradise City Arts Festival returns for 31st year later this month

NORTHAMPTON — The nation’s premier destination for lovers of the handmade and high-end is once again gracing the region over Memorial Day weekend.

Trent Levakis

New theater group introduces itself with first production

EASTHAMPTON — In an effort to bring fresh, queer and gender diverse stories to the local theater scene, a new theater group, Why’s It Gotta Be?, has formed here in Western Massachusetts.

Ryan Feyre

Scoreboard oozes traditional sports bar feel at every corner

AGAWAM — No matter the season, an avid sports fan such as myself usually spends my weekends on the lookout for the perfect spot to watch the game.

Dennis Hackett

The Best Damn Sandwich: BBQ panini from Krave in East Longmeadow

EAST LONGMEADOW — Having worked exclusively in East Longmeadow over the past year, I have come to appreciate the town’s many lunch stops. I am happy to report that another excellent spot recently opened its doors.

Tyler Garnet

Historic Deerfield announces schedule for Revolution’s

DEERFIELD — As the nation approaches the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, Historic Deerfield’s 2026 season is centered on bringing the Revolutionary era to life as a lived, local experience in Western Massachusetts.

Sarah Heinonen

Forbes Library hosts wide-ranging fiber arts exhibit by The Fiberistas

NORTHAMPTON — The Hosmer Gallery on the second floor of Northampton’s Forbes Library is awash in colors and textures. Nine women have put their heart and soul — and thread — into a fiber art exhibit, “Bits and Pieces.”

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