Wilbraham’s O’Toole crowned as the 2026 Springfield colleen
WILBRAHAM — At the annual coronation ball on Feb. 7, the Springfield St. Patrick’s Parade Committee crowned Anna O’Toole, a Minnechaug Regional High School senior, as the 2026 Springfield colleen.
Enfield planning yearlong 250th anniversary celebrations
ENFIELD — As communities across the country prepare to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary, Enfield is planning a yearlong series of events designed to honor its past while inspiring future generations.
Wilbraham residents hear options for Memorial School
WILBRAHAM — Scores of people filled a large space at the Wilbraham Senior Center on Feb. 24, all wanting to know what would become of Memorial School.
East Longmeadow Scholarship Foundation to host comedy night
EAST LONGMEADOW— The East Longmeadow Scholarship Fundation is holding the third annual Adult Comedy Night on March 6 at the Springfield Elks Lodge at 440 Tiffany St. Doors open at 6 p.m. with the show at 7:30 p.m.
Architect gives sneak peek of new Agawam High School project
AGAWAM — The School Committee recently got a detailed sneak preview of what the new two-story, state of the art high school will look like when completed in 2028.
Holyoke celebrates Irish Heritage Month with flag raising
HOLYOKE — With St. Patrick’s Day on the horizon, the Ancient Order of Hibernians James A. Curran Division 1 and the Ladies Order of Hibernians Division 2 of Hampden/Hampshire Counties gathered at Holyoke City Hall on March 2 to celebrate Irish American Heritage Month.
Neal announces federal funding for Holyoke’s sewer overflow system
HOLYOKE — On Feb. 27, U.S. Rep. Richard Neal joined Holyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia, state Rep. Patricia Duffy and local officials at the Holyoke Water Pollution Control Facility to announce $800,000 in federal funding for the city’s combined sewer overflow system and sewer separation project.
South Hadley residents support proposed tax override
SOUTH HADLEY — With town-altering cuts proposed for fiscal year 2027 and years to come, South Hadley residents met on Feb. 25 during a Special Town Meeting to voice their support for a Proposition 2 1/2 override to save jobs, town buildings and extracurricular activities.
East Longmeadow Scholarship Foundation to host comedy night
EAST LONGMEADOW— The East Longmeadow Scholarship Fundation is holding the third annual Adult Comedy Night on March 6 at the Springfield Elks Lodge at 440 Tiffany St. Doors open at 6 p.m. with the show at 7:30 p.m.
Architect gives sneak peek of new Agawam High School project
AGAWAM — The School Committee recently got a detailed sneak preview of what the new two-story, state of the art high school will look like when completed in 2028.
Holyoke celebrates Irish Heritage Month with flag raising
HOLYOKE — With St. Patrick’s Day on the horizon, the Ancient Order of Hibernians James A. Curran Division 1 and the Ladies Order of Hibernians Division 2 of Hampden/Hampshire Counties gathered at Holyoke City Hall on March 2 to celebrate Irish American Heritage Month.
Neal announces federal funding for Holyoke’s sewer overflow system
HOLYOKE — On Feb. 27, U.S. Rep. Richard Neal joined Holyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia, state Rep. Patricia Duffy and local officials at the Holyoke Water Pollution Control Facility to announce $800,000 in federal funding for the city’s combined sewer overflow system and sewer separation project.
South Hadley residents support proposed tax override
SOUTH HADLEY — With town-altering cuts proposed for fiscal year 2027 and years to come, South Hadley residents met on Feb. 25 during a Special Town Meeting to voice their support for a Proposition 2 1/2 override to save jobs, town buildings and extracurricular activities.
‘MELLOW’ captures local man’s meditation trip
Billy Rosenbeck, owner of The Mellow Elephant Meditation, spent World Meditation Day last spring road tripping across the region to lead 10 different mediations in 10 different locations, and now a documentary capturing this effort is available to the public.
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