LONGMEADOW — The Longmeadow community has rallied together to raise $3,000 in less than three days for the First Church of Christ’s installation of a red-granite bench in its memorial garden to permanently memorialize native Jean D. Rogér, 25 years after she died on Sept. 11, 2001.

LONGMEADOW — Longmeadow’s Baystate Table Tennis Club is celebrating eight decades of fostering a community of friendship and healthy competition for Western Massachusetts and Northern Connecticut table tennis players of all ages and skill levels.

HUNTINGTON — The North Hall Association’s 2026 Historic North Hall Arts Festival continues with three remaining programs in August and September on the North Hall stage.

WILBRAHAM — State Sen. Jake Oliveira and state Rep. Angelo Puppolo have banded together to end a persistent humming and buzzing noise that has impacted the lives of Wilbraham residents for months, described by Oliveira as a “leaf blower left on in the distance.”

WEST SPRINGFIELD — West Springfield plans to take a deep dive into the 30-year Big E Trust to “ensure it continues fulfilling its original charitable purpose for future generations,” according to a press release.

WILBRAHAM — The Healey-Driscoll administration is awarding over $8 million to cities and towns across the state to fund energy efficiency and clean energy projects, with Wilbraham receiving $60,557 to fund energy conservation measures.

SOUTHWICK — With no fanfare, unlike a formal groundbreaking ceremony, construction on the six pickleball courts at Whalley Park has begun.
“It’s great news,” said Chief Administrative Officer Nicole Parker.

EASTHAMPTON — An old photo can flood your mind with memories.

On the latest episode of “So That Reminds Me,” state Sen. John Velis sat down with co-hosts Ryan Feyre and me to discuss data centers, cellphone and social media policies, upcoming ballot questions and opioid settlement funds.

SPRINGFIELD — Passing through Forest Park on Aug. 12, debris had been cleaned from the roads, but forestry crews were hard at work, stacking downed branches and cutting up the trunks of once-mighty trees. The damage could be seen everywhere, but it was nothing compared to the zoo.