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Ashe to take on 10th consecutive term after win over Warren

LONGMEADOW — State Rep. Brian Ashe will officially hold his seat in the 2nd Hampden District for a 10th consecutive term after overcoming Republican candidate Peter Warren.

Pease wins fourth term in 4th Hampden District race

WESTFIELD — After spending Election Day standing outside and greeting people at each polling place in Westfield, state Rep. Kelly Pease gathered to watch the race returns at the East Mountain Country Club.

Southwick’s Boldyga defeats two challengers, secures reelection

SOUTHWICK – After winning an eighth consecutive term representing the 3rd Hampden District on Tuesday, state Rep. Nicholas Boldyga thanked his supporters.

Vintage and vinyl fair returns to Center for the Arts this month

NORTHAMPTON — The opportunity to hunt for classic vinyl records and unique vintage clothing returns to the city on Sunday, Nov. 15, in the fourth edition of the Downtown Market Vintage & Vinyl.

Duffy secures fourth term in the 5th Hampden District

State Rep. Patricia Duffy defeated challenger José R. Candelario Gonzalez in the 5th Hampden District, winning 78.8% of the vote.

Neal bests Milleron, clinches 20th term in U.S. House

SPRINGFIELD — Voters chose to stay the course on Nov. 3, leaning into the experience of longtime U.S. Rep. Richard Neal versus the drumbeat for change being sounded by independent Nadia Milleron.

Chicopee Education Association raises concerns about students assaulting teachers

CHICOPEE — Chicopee’s City Hall auditorium was standing room only as educators and staff joined the Nov. 2 School Committee to express growing frustration and concern about the district’s lack of urgency in addressing serious safety issues.

Agawam church’s first Praise and Pizza event exceeds expectations

AGAWAM — Dennis King was excited when the Rev. Daniel Aaron Cohen, pastor of the Agawam Congregational Church, told him he was thinking about adding a more modern type of service at the church.

Agawam explores potential to revitalize downtown in new plan

AGAWAM — In the future, people driving over the Morgan-Sullivan Bridge into Agawam may experience a completely different “downtown,” one filled with new restaurants and retail spaces.

Former ELCAT director to premiere first feature film

EAST LONGMEADOW — Former ELCAT Director Don Maki is preparing for the premiere of his first narrative feature film, “The Ace of Coins,” written, directed and produced by Maki and created with East Longmeadow students, alumni and community members.

Camp Shepard launches major upgrade

WESTFIELD — The YMCA of Greater Westfield has officially begun construction of a new welcome center, pavilion, and bathhouse at its 155-acre Camp Shepard, including the demolition of its 50-year-old bathhouse.

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