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Rosa ‘ready to lead’ as OneHolyoke’s new executive director

Jul 22, 2026 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News

Rosa ‘ready to lead’ as OneHolyoke’s new executive director

HOLYOKE — OneHolyoke CDC will have a new leader at the helm. Nayroby Rosa has been appointed as the next executive director, taking over for outgoing Executive Director Michael Moriarty, who served in the role since 2013.

Tyler Garnet

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Longmeadow Select Board sets in-person early voting dates for state primary and election

Jul 22, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Longmeadow

Longmeadow Select Board sets in-person early voting dates for state primary and election

LONGMEADOW — Residents take to the polls for the state primary and election in just a short time and the Longmeadow Select Board has set the in-person early voting dates for both, with Chair Dan Zwirko citing the right to vote as “the most sacred thing we should be advocating for.”

Peter Tuohy

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Chemical manufacturer Prefere Melamines celebrates its 80th year

Jul 22, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield

Chemical manufacturer Prefere Melamines celebrates its 80th year

SPRINGFIELD — A manufacturing institution in Springfield celebrated its 80th year in business at the company’s annual Family Day barbecue. Prefere Melamines, a company that makes melamine-formaldehyde resin used in products that range from laminate flooring to vehicle clear coats, welcomed Mayor Domenic Sarno and representatives from state Sen. Adam Gomez’s office to celebrate the milestone.

Sarah Heinonen

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Rosa ‘ready to lead’ as OneHolyoke’s new executive director

Longmeadow Select Board sets in-person early voting dates for state primary and election

Chemical manufacturer Prefere Melamines celebrates its 80th year

Target at Springfield hosts ribbon cutting ahead of grand opening

SPRINGFIELD — With a shower of red confetti and the snip of a bullseye-dotted ribbon, the arrival of Target at Springfield Crossing was celebrated on July 21, ahead of its July 26 grand opening.

MassTrails grant to support MassCentral Rail Trail connection design

NORTHAMPTON — The city’s shared-use path network will continue to grow thanks to a recent $157,000 grant for the design of a new connection to the MassCentral Rail Trail.

Exhibit from Smithsonian American Art Museum arrives at Smith College

Chicopee’s National Night Out returns at a new location on Aug. 10

CHICOPEE — For its 32nd year, Chicopee will host its nationally-recognized rendition of National Night Out with the help of multiple vendors, organizations, businesses and public safety units.

Chicopee partners with Air Force Reserve to strengthen cybersecurity

CHICOPEE — As cyberattacks continue to pose growing risks to municipalities nationwide, Chicopee is teaming up with the Air Force Reserve to test and strengthen its digital infrastructure through an Innovative Readiness Training mission.

Bliss Park’s new playground officially opens in Longmeadow

LONGMEADOW — The joyful sounds of children climbing, sliding and swinging filled the air at Bliss Park as Longmeadow residents, families, project partners and elected officials gathered to celebrate the opening of the park’s brand-new playground.

‘Family Fun Nights’ brings themed events to Longmeadow town pools

LONGMEADOW — The Longmeadow Parks and Recreation Department is making a splash at the town pools with three themed family events on select Friday nights across the remainder of the summer.

Sarah Heinonen

Four SPD officers promoted at City Hall with officials, family

SPRINGFIELD — Four Springfield police officers were officially promoted at a pinning ceremony on July 17. Eleni Barbieri and Derek Cook ascended to the rank of captain, while Jacob Strange and Jason Sleeper made lieutenant.

Peter Tuohy

A.W. Brown’s to host baby goat Pilates class

EAST LONGMEADOW — East Longmeadow’s A.W. Brown’s Pet & Garden is bringing a furry-friend-filled Pilates class for attendees of all skill levels as a part of its “Summer Bash Event Series.”

Sarah Heinonen

Agawam City Council cautions naysaying neighbors, approves senior living zone change

AGAWAM — Be careful what you ask for. That was the message Agawam City Councilors shared with...

Peter Tuohy

East Longmeadow buries 2026-2076 time capsule, pays tribute to former Historical Commission chair

EAST LONGMEADOW — History repeats itself in East Longmeadow with the burial of the 2026-2076 time capsule, hoisted down and sealed off in the same location as residents did 50 years ago with the 1976-2026 time capsule.

Sarah Heinonen

Cooper’s Gifts in Agawam hosts drive to support Westover Galaxy Community Council

AGAWAM — People looking to support military families this month can do so at Cooper’s Gifts, Apparel, Home. The second-generation family business is rounding up change, hosting a raffle and collecting donations for the Westover Galaxy Community Council.

Mike Lydick

Agawam superintendent receives high marks in annual review

School Superintendent Sheila Martin recently received high marks from School Committee members...

Target at Springfield hosts ribbon cutting ahead of grand opening

By Sarah Heinonen | Jul 22, 2026

SPRINGFIELD — With a shower of red confetti and the snip of a bullseye-dotted ribbon, the arrival of Target at Springfield Crossing was celebrated on July 21, ahead of its July 26 grand opening.

MassTrails grant to support MassCentral Rail Trail connection design

By Trent Levakis | Jul 22, 2026

NORTHAMPTON — The city’s shared-use path network will continue to grow thanks to a recent $157,000 grant for the design of a new connection to the MassCentral Rail Trail.

Exhibit from Smithsonian American Art Museum arrives at Smith College

By Trent Levakis | Jul 22, 2026

“Light Blue Nursery,” by Alma Thomas, will be featured in the upcoming exhibition, Composing Color: Paintings by Alma Thomas from the Smithsonian American Art Museum at Smith College Museum of Art from July 24 to Jan. 10, 2027.Photo credit: Smith College Musuem of...

Chicopee’s National Night Out returns at a new location on Aug. 10

By Tyler Garnet | Jul 21, 2026

CHICOPEE — For its 32nd year, Chicopee will host its nationally-recognized rendition of National Night Out with the help of multiple vendors, organizations, businesses and public safety units.

Chicopee partners with Air Force Reserve to strengthen cybersecurity

By Tyler Garnet | Jul 21, 2026

Target at Springfield hosts ribbon cutting ahead of grand opening

By Sarah Heinonen | Jul 22, 2026

SPRINGFIELD — With a shower of red confetti and the snip of a bullseye-dotted ribbon, the arrival of Target at Springfield Crossing was celebrated on July 21, ahead of its July 26 grand opening.

MassTrails grant to support MassCentral Rail Trail connection design

By Trent Levakis | Jul 22, 2026

NORTHAMPTON — The city’s shared-use path network will continue to grow thanks to a recent $157,000 grant for the design of a new connection to the MassCentral Rail Trail.

Exhibit from Smithsonian American Art Museum arrives at Smith College

By Trent Levakis | Jul 22, 2026

Chicopee’s National Night Out returns at a new location on Aug. 10

By Tyler Garnet | Jul 21, 2026

CHICOPEE — For its 32nd year, Chicopee will host its nationally-recognized rendition of National Night Out with the help of multiple vendors, organizations, businesses and public safety units.

Chicopee partners with Air Force Reserve to strengthen cybersecurity

By Tyler Garnet | Jul 21, 2026

Bliss Park’s new playground officially opens in Longmeadow

By Peter Tuohy | Jul 21, 2026

Selectboard discusses potential changes in town health insurance

Hilltown 6 Pottery Tour celebrates 20th year with eight studios

CitySpace announces latest cohort for Pay It Forward Program performance series

South Hadley to explore eliminating ban on marijuana establishments

East Longmeadow business owner proposes new indoor golf simulator to Town Council

Tyler Garnet

Selectboard sets $3.5 million tax override ballot question for Sept. 1

SOUTH HADLEY — South Hadley voters will see a tax override question during the Sept. 1 state primary after the Selectboard voted 3-2 to ask the town to approve a $3.5 million override raised over three years.

Tyler Garnet

Fiestas Patronales returns to Holyoke for fifth annual event

HOLYOKE — Holyoke will once again host its signature four-day celebration, Fiestas Patronales de Holyoke, to showcase a portion of the rich cultural diversity that defines the city.

Chris Maza

WESTFIELD — For the third year in a row, Armbrook Village residents teamed up with Westfield High School students at the end of the school year for the “Past Meets Present” initiative.

Peter Tuohy

Hockeyday returns for 100th anniversary of hockey in Western Massachusetts

WEST SPRINGFIELD — Hockey players and fans from the United States and Canada are set to gather at West Springfield’s Better Living Center in the Eastern States Exposition Fairgrounds.

Cliff Clark

Purchase order policy discussed by Southwick Select Board

SOUTHWICK — While a proposal to have town departments create a purchase order for any expenditure, no matter how small, wasn’t decided on by the Select Board at its meeting on July 6, Select Board member Joseph Deedy may have unwittingly streamlined the purchasing policy.

Trent Levakis

Easthampton resident writes book in honor of late son

EASTHAMPTON — The loss of his son from a chronic illness inspired an Easthampton man to find the beauty in the pain and put it into writing.

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Trent Levakis

Glasgow Lands Festival to celebrate the spirit of Scotland in 31st year

NORTHAMPTON — The spirit of Scotland will once again take over Look Park for the 31st annual Glasgow Lands Scottish Festival on Saturday, July 18.

Sarah Heinonen

Panel discussion to follow autobiographical play about clergy abuse

NORTHAMPTON — This July, Easthampton resident Jay Sefton will stage a production of his one-person show “Unreconciled” at the Academy of Music in Northampton.

Trent Levakis

Thunder in the Valley returns with fireworks, music festival

EASTHAMPTON — In celebration of the Fourth of July and the 250th anniversary of America, the Thunder in the Valley concert and fireworks festival returns to Easthampton to provide the community with its biggest celebration yet.

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.

Trent Levakis

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.

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