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Activists protest proposed Eversource gas pipeline in Springfield

Jun 11, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield

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.

Sarah Heinonen

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Jun 11, 2026 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News

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.

Tyler Garnet

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Agawam Senior Center hosts 2nd annual car show

Jun 11, 2026 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local News

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.

Sarah Heinonen

sheinonen@thereminder.com | + posts

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.”

‘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.

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.

Sarah Heinonen

Springfield reopens Magazine Park, latest in neighborhood park rehabs

SPRINGFIELD — It was a sunny, idyllic summer day in Springfield when U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, Mayor Domenic Sarno and state Rep. Bud Williams joined residents to cut the ribbon on the renovated Magazine Park.

Chris Maza

Velis: Burden of data centers should not fall on residents

WESTFIELD — Acknowledging that the use of artificial intelligence and the need for supporting data centers are not only becoming a fact of life but also a potential economic boon for the state, state Sen. John Velis renewed his push for assurances that the energy and water impacts of these centers do not impact local rate payers.

Ryan Feyre

Westfield kicks off Pride Month with sixth flag raising

WESTFIELD — In the eyes of Kathi Bradford, the pride flag is more than a fabric; it’s a promise to not mistake small progress for permanent justice.

Cliff Clark

Southwick raises transfer sticker fee by $15

SOUTHWICK — The Select Board was talking trash during its meeting on June 1 before it raised the annual regular transfer sticker price from $180 to $195 and the senior sticker from $95 to $110.

Tyler Garnet

Proposed Holyoke Data Center causes heated debate

HOLYOKE — A proposed data center at the former Hampden Paper Complex on Water Street has sparked debate in Holyoke after the City Council discussed a zoning amendment to ban the facilities during its June 2 meeting.

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.

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

By Trent Levakis | Jun 11, 2026

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.

Mosier school project moves forward with design for new elementary school

By Tyler Garnet | Jun 11, 2026

Small rally calls on Baystate to support Massachusetts Medicare for All

By Sarah Heinonen | Jun 11, 2026

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

By Sarah Heinonen | Jun 11, 2026

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.

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

By Cliff Clark | Jun 10, 2026

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.”

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

By Trent Levakis | Jun 11, 2026

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.

Mosier school project moves forward with design for new elementary school

By Tyler Garnet | Jun 11, 2026

Small rally calls on Baystate to support Massachusetts Medicare for All

By Sarah Heinonen | Jun 11, 2026

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

By Sarah Heinonen | Jun 11, 2026

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.

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

By Cliff Clark | Jun 10, 2026

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.”

‘La Casita Experience’ to transform MassMutual Center

By Peter Tuohy | Jun 10, 2026

Chicopee City Council votes down mandatory in-person meetings

Scantic River Artisans rings in summer with June art show

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

Thompson parts from East Longmeadow School Committee after nearly 20 years

Public meeting outlines plans for Chicopee battery storage facility

Peter Tuohy

West Springfield Town Council passes fiscal year 2027 budget

WEST SPRINGFIELD — The West Springfield Town Council has closed out the budgeting season with unanimous approval for fiscal year 2027.

Amy Porter

Wild foraging walk and talk offered by SHAEC in Chester

CHESTER — The Southern Hilltowns Adult Education Center is offering a free Wild Foraging Walk and Talk by local wild edible expert Felix Lufkin. The class is scheduled for Wednesday, June 10, at 6 p.m., and will meet at SHAEC’s Chester classroom at 26 Main St. in Chester.

Sarah Heinonen

Flock cameras cause privacy concerns for Agawam residents

AGAWAM — Picture this: It is rush hour on a weekday. Thousands of vehicles travel city streets to and from their destinations.

Amy Porter

Westfield skate park contract awarded; construction begins July 1

WESTFIELD — Mayor Michael A. McCabe announced that construction on the long-awaited rebuild of the Westfield Skate Park is set to commence in early July following a successful bid process.

Peter Tuohy

Richards reflects on career before saying farewell to East Longmeadow Town Council

EAST LONGMEADOW — After a career that spanned over 40 years in East Longmeadow town government, Councilor Marilyn Richards is bidding adieu at the end of June.

Trent Levakis

Northampton Parents Center Tag Sale fundraiser to take place June 13

NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton Parents Center Tag Sale fundraiser is back for another round on Saturday, June 13, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the front lawn of the Unitarian Society of Northampton and Florence.

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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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