Smith recognizes East Longmeadow educators for Excellence in Teaching award honors
EAST LONGMEADOW — Four educators in East Longmeadow Public Schools received the 2026 Pioneer Valley Excellence in Teaching award for excellence in and out of the classroom.
South Hadley moves toward regionalizing with Westfield’s dispatch center
SOUTH HADLEY — The town of South Hadley signed a regional dispatch agreement with Westfield following a Selectboard vote on April 7.
Easthampton faces $3.8 million deficit for FY27
EASTHAMPTON — Like so many other towns in Western Massachusetts, the city of Easthampton is now facing a $3.8 million deficit for its fiscal year 2027 budget, and its government will likely ask the town to vote for a Proposition 2½ override.
West Side Town Council discusses speed hump installations in three residential areas
WEST SPRINGFIELD — The town of West Springfield is looking to combat speeding in residential areas with the proposed installation of speed humps on East Goosebury Road, Lancaster Avenue and Baldwin Street.
Easthampton mayor shares draft feasibility study for ‘Park Street Campus’ facility
EASTHAMPTON — Easthampton is currently in need of a new senior center, and while no plan for one is set in stone, proposals are currently being discussed.
West Springfield’s annual Kids Fishing Derby returns
WEST SPRINGFIELD — West Springfield Park & Recreation Supervisor Julie Gray is calling families to come out for a fun-filled morning at the annual fishing derby on April 18.
Indivisible Northampton protest Citizens Bank over ICE detention financing
NORTHAMPTON — On April 3, members of Indivisible Northampton and local activists gathered on King Street to protest Citizens Bank’s financial ties to companies that operate ICE detention facilities.
Moulton makes Senate campaign stop in Holyoke
HOLYOKE — Seth Moulton thinks the U.S. Senate could use a bit of a tune up.
West Side Town Council discusses speed hump installations in three residential areas
WEST SPRINGFIELD — The town of West Springfield is looking to combat speeding in residential areas with the proposed installation of speed humps on East Goosebury Road, Lancaster Avenue and Baldwin Street.
Easthampton mayor shares draft feasibility study for ‘Park Street Campus’ facility
EASTHAMPTON — Easthampton is currently in need of a new senior center, and while no plan for one is set in stone, proposals are currently being discussed.
West Springfield’s annual Kids Fishing Derby returns
WEST SPRINGFIELD — West Springfield Park & Recreation Supervisor Julie Gray is calling families to come out for a fun-filled morning at the annual fishing derby on April 18.
Indivisible Northampton protest Citizens Bank over ICE detention financing
NORTHAMPTON — On April 3, members of Indivisible Northampton and local activists gathered on King Street to protest Citizens Bank’s financial ties to companies that operate ICE detention facilities.
Moulton makes Senate campaign stop in Holyoke
HOLYOKE — Seth Moulton thinks the U.S. Senate could use a bit of a tune up.
Longmeadow resident pushes for safer streets with aggressive dog ordinance amendment
LONGMEADOW — Longmeadow resident Sally Hage is taking action by proposing a dangerous dog amendment to the town’s animal control ordinance after an attack left her dog on the brink of death.
















