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NORTHAMPTON — The Senior Center is presenting senior artists with an opportunity to have their work displayed inside the center’s hallway gallery through a series of solo shows set to begin in October and run until September of next year.

Trent Levakis

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West Springfield refugee students receive recognition

Jun 12, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, West Springfield

West Springfield refugee students receive recognition

WEST SPRINGFIELD — West Springfield families showed up in droves to support 22 refugee students from all around the globe, recognizing them for sharing stories of courage, perseverance and resilience.

Peter Tuohy

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Easthampton voters pass override, avoid ‘catastrophic’ cuts

Jun 11, 2026 | Easthampton, Hampshire County, Local News

Easthampton voters pass override, avoid ‘catastrophic’ cuts

EASTHAMPTON — Easthampton voters have approved the $6.9 million tax override during the Special City Election on June 9, securing the bulk of school and city services that would have been drastically cut if the vote had failed.

Trent Levakis

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Northampton Senior Center makes call to senior artists for solo shows

West Springfield refugee students receive recognition

Easthampton voters pass override, avoid ‘catastrophic’ cuts

Vieau releases $283.5 million FY27 budget proposal for the city

CHICOPEE — Mayor John Vieau has officially submitted a recommended fiscal year 2027 operating budget to the City Council for review.

Hampden District Attorney’s office distributes nearly $120,000 to local nonprofits

SPRINGFIELD — Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni and his office is helping to ensure the expansion of community-based programs in Hampden County after distributing $119,700 to 32 nonprofit organizations, the largest award amount and number of recipients in program history.

Holyoke YMCA receives state earmark to upgrade locker rooms

HOLYOKE — A $75,000 state earmark has enabled the Greater Holyoke YMCA to significantly enhance its locker room facilities, resulting in important renovations that improve the overall experience for members and visitors alike.

Activists protest proposed Eversource gas pipeline in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD — A few dozen people, armed with signs, props and theatrics, met at the Eversource location on Cadwell Drive in Springfield.

High Street tenants call for reforms after being forced out due to unsafe living conditions

HOLYOKE — Tenants displaced from 811 High St. after the building was condemned gathered with Springfield No One Leaves and Mayor Joshua Garcia on June 10 to call attention to what they described as landlord negligence by property owners Karan and Pooja Verma.

Agawam Senior Center hosts 2nd annual car show

AGAWAM — Nearly 100 classic vehicle owners popped their hoods and showed off their hot rods at the Agawam Senior Center’s second annual car show.

Northampton schools’ nutrition department honored with ‘Terrific Tray’ award

NORTHAMPTON — On the heels of the National School Lunch Program’s 80th anniversary, the Northampton Public Schools has been named winner of the state’s 2026 “Terrific Tray” award.

Tyler Garnet

Mosier school project moves forward with design for new elementary school

SOUTH HADLEY — The South Hadley Elementary School Building Committee has selected a preferred design for a new Mosier Elementary School the existing site that reorganizes grade levels across the district.

Sarah Heinonen

Small rally calls on Baystate to support Massachusetts Medicare for All

SPRINGFIELD — A small group of people, led by Nadia Milleron, a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives, stood outside Baystate Health’s administrative offices in Springfield, urging the company to support single-payer universal health care in Massachusetts.

Sarah Heinonen

Square One staff strike, call for living wage in contract negotiations

SPRINGFIELD — About a quarter of educators and staff at Square One, a child care and early education agency in Springfield, have been on strike since the beginning of June.

Cliff Clark

WG&E ‘Home Plus’program now includes all utility customers

WESTFIELD — In the name of helping homeowners transition to energy-efficient heat pumps, Westfield Gas & Electric is expanding its innovative financing piloting program, called “Home Plus.”

Peter Tuohy

‘La Casita Experience’ to transform MassMutual Center

SPRINGFIELD — The MassMutual Center will soon host one big celebration of community, blending music and dance, live performances, DJ sets and interactive visuals to represent the high energy nightlife experience rooted in Puerto Rican culture.

Cliff Clark

Southwick commission plan will restore parts of conservation area

SOUTHWICK — The Conservation Commission approved a plan it had been developing for over six months to restore the areas of the North Pond Conservation Area that have been severely eroded by foot traffic.

Vieau releases $283.5 million FY27 budget proposal for the city

By Tyler Garnet | Jun 11, 2026

CHICOPEE — Mayor John Vieau has officially submitted a recommended fiscal year 2027 operating budget to the City Council for review.

Hampden District Attorney’s office distributes nearly $120,000 to local nonprofits

By Peter Tuohy | Jun 11, 2026

Holyoke YMCA receives state earmark to upgrade locker rooms

By Tyler Garnet | Jun 11, 2026

Activists protest proposed Eversource gas pipeline in Springfield

By Sarah Heinonen | Jun 11, 2026

SPRINGFIELD — A few dozen people, armed with signs, props and theatrics, met at the Eversource location on Cadwell Drive in Springfield.

High Street tenants call for reforms after being forced out due to unsafe living conditions

By Tyler Garnet | Jun 11, 2026

Vieau releases $283.5 million FY27 budget proposal for the city

By Tyler Garnet | Jun 11, 2026

CHICOPEE — Mayor John Vieau has officially submitted a recommended fiscal year 2027 operating budget to the City Council for review.

Hampden District Attorney’s office distributes nearly $120,000 to local nonprofits

By Peter Tuohy | Jun 11, 2026

Holyoke YMCA receives state earmark to upgrade locker rooms

By Tyler Garnet | Jun 11, 2026

Activists protest proposed Eversource gas pipeline in Springfield

By Sarah Heinonen | Jun 11, 2026

SPRINGFIELD — A few dozen people, armed with signs, props and theatrics, met at the Eversource location on Cadwell Drive in Springfield.

High Street tenants call for reforms after being forced out due to unsafe living conditions

By Tyler Garnet | Jun 11, 2026

Agawam Senior Center hosts 2nd annual car show

By Sarah Heinonen | Jun 11, 2026

AGAWAM — Nearly 100 classic vehicle owners popped their hoods and showed off their hot rods at the Agawam Senior Center’s second annual car show.

Springfield reopens Magazine Park, latest in neighborhood park rehabs

Velis: Burden of data centers should not fall on residents

Westfield kicks off Pride Month with sixth flag raising

Southwick raises transfer sticker fee by $15

Proposed Holyoke Data Center causes heated debate

Tyler Garnet

Holyoke City Council approves sewer rate increase for FY27

HOLYOKE — Holyoke residents can expect to pay more for their sewer bill after the City Council approved a sewer rate of $8.76 per 1,000 gallons used, an increase from $7.50, during its June 2 meeting.

Tyler Garnet

Chicopee City Council votes down mandatory in-person meetings

CHICOPEE — A proposed order that Zoom participation would be only allowed for illness and emergencies at City Council meetings was voted down after a lengthy discussion during the June 2 meeting.

Peter Tuohy

Scantic River Artisans rings in summer with June art show

HAMPDEN — Scantic River Artisans is preparing for its rapidly approaching June show, featuring original art handpicked by a team of professional painters to ensure buyers a high-quality purchase.

Tyler Garnet

School Committee approves using free cash to fund three positions in FY27

SOUTH HADLEY — The School Committee approved funding three positions with free cash during its June 3 meeting that Superintendent Jennifer Voyik said will maximize the district’s potential in fiscal year 2027.

Peter Tuohy

Thompson parts from East Longmeadow School Committee after nearly 20 years

EAST LONGMEADOW — East Longmeadow School Committee member and former Chair Gregory Thompson is saying goodbye after choosing not to run for reelection in this year’s election.

Tyler Garnet

Public meeting outlines plans for Chicopee battery storage facility

CHICOPEE — Representatives from Silo Electric, Uriel Renewables and other stakeholders hosted a public meeting on June 4 to discuss plans for a new battery storage facility located at 425 Meadow St. that is set to begin operating in July.

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‘La Casita Experience’ to transform MassMutual Center

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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 250th anniversary

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.

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