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DA, police ‘crack down’ on ‘illegal activities’

Jun 26, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield

DA, police ‘crack down’ on ‘illegal activities’

SPRINGFIELD — Hampden County District Attorney Anthony Gulluni was joined by Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno and local and state police to announce that law enforcement had undertaken a multi-agency initiative to arrest and otherwise stop people who are threatening the city’s safety and quality of life.

Sarah Heinonen

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Enfield gears up for biggest Fourth of July celebration yet

Jun 26, 2026 | Enfield, Local News

Enfield gears up for biggest Fourth of July celebration yet

ENFIELD — The Enfield Fourth of July Town Celebration is preparing to welcome thousands of residents and visitors for another year of family-friendly festivities, with organizers promising a mix of beloved traditions and special events marking a historic milestone.

Tina Lesniak

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Eastern States Exposition presents 2026 donation to West Springfield

Jun 26, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, West Springfield

Eastern States Exposition presents 2026 donation to West Springfield

WEST SPRINGFIELD — The Eastern States Exposition has continued its 32-year relationship with the town of West Springfield by presenting a check for $351,742 to the Eastern States Exposition-West Springfield Trust, providing assistance to a number of local businesses and organizations each year.

Peter Tuohy

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DA, police ‘crack down’ on ‘illegal activities’

Enfield gears up for biggest Fourth of July celebration yet

Eastern States Exposition presents 2026 donation to West Springfield

School Committee reorganizes, meets Gillen ahead of principal start

LONGMEADOW — Longmeadow Public Schools has officially shut the doors, and the School Committee has completed its final meeting for the 2025-2026 school year, welcoming the summer with new committee and district roles.

Rick’s Place opens expanded Wilbraham facility

WILBRAHAM — Rick’s Place in Wilbraham has officially cut the ribbon on its new and expanded location at 35 Post Office Park, Suite 3501D, ensuring that even more of its participants will have an open door to mental health and grief support when it’s needed.

Rumbleseat scores extended hours for World Cup

CHICOPEE — As the World Cup attracts countless viewers this summer, Rumbleseat Bar & Grille just took advantage of Gov. Maura Healey’s bill that allows bars and restaurants to extend their hours over the next couple of months.

Dog Park construction to begin this fall after council approves CPA funding

EASTHAMPTON — The future Easthampton Dog Park will officially begin construction this fall after the City Council approved $135,000 in CPA funding for the project at its June 17 meeting.

Northampton Coca Cola plant to close in December, 175 layoffs expected

NORTHAMPTON — The Coca-Cola plant on Industrial Drive in Northampton will officially close on Dec. 15, marking the end of an era where the company delayed its departure multiple times over the last couple of years.

East Longmeadow Town Council approves donation matches to complete Veterans Memorial funding

EAST LONGMEADOW — The East Longmeadow Town Council unanimously approved to match up to $100,000 in donations made to the Veterans Memorial Committee until October in a push to complete the Veterans Memorial.

Human Scale Art Space nonprofit finds permanent home for exhibitions, workshops

NORTHAMPTON — A local community art organization using multiple ways to emphasize visual arts through workshops and exhibitions has found its new home.

Peter Tuohy

East Longmeadow elementary school principals present end-of-year data

EAST LONGMEADOW — Elementary schools in East Longmeadow are closing out the 2025-2026 meeting most of their goals across attendance and academic growth and achievement.

Sarah Heinonen

Hurst alleges city clerk involved in potential corruption

SPRINGFIELD — A run-of-the-mill City Council hearing on community preservation projects took a turn June 22 when At Large City Councilor Justin Hurst declared that he had “serious concerns” about one project that he said City Clerk Gladys Oyola-Lopez was involved with.

Sarah Heinonen

Agawam students collect donations, tour CHD Cancer House of Hope

WEST SPRINGFIELD — Ten fifth and sixth graders from Agawam crowded into a small room at West Springfield’s CHD Cancer House of Hope. The shelves were lined with wigs of every color and style draped over foam and plastic heads. The students curiously asked Program Director Margaret Toomey questions, wondering how people put them on, how long a wig will last and if the hair can be curled and styled. Toomey patiently answered the children’s questions, before the group moved on to tour other areas of the house.

Debbie Gardner

Hello Summer: Western Mass. concert schedule

Reminder Publishing has compiled a list of summer concerts taking place across Western Massachusetts. This concert listing is as complete as possible by press time.

Peter Tuohy

Kingston named East Longmeadow parade marshal

EAST LONGMEADOW — East Longmeadow Historical Commission member George Kingston is set to ride in style as this year’s parade marshal for the annual Fourth of July parade, one of the largest Independence Day celebrations in Western Massachusetts.

Debbie Gardner

East Longmeadow’s time capsules to reveal yesterday, capture today

EAST LONGMEADOW — What would you want people in 2076 to know about life in East Longmeadow today?

School Committee reorganizes, meets Gillen ahead of principal start

By Peter Tuohy | Jun 26, 2026

Rick’s Place opens expanded Wilbraham facility

By Peter Tuohy | Jun 26, 2026

Rumbleseat scores extended hours for World Cup

By Tyler Garnet | Jun 25, 2026

Dog Park construction to begin this fall after council approves CPA funding

By Trent Levakis | Jun 25, 2026

EASTHAMPTON — The future Easthampton Dog Park will officially begin construction this fall after the City Council approved $135,000 in CPA funding for the project at its June 17 meeting.

Northampton Coca Cola plant to close in December, 175 layoffs expected

By Ryan Feyre and Trent Levakis | Jun 25, 2026

School Committee reorganizes, meets Gillen ahead of principal start

By Peter Tuohy | Jun 26, 2026

Rick’s Place opens expanded Wilbraham facility

By Peter Tuohy | Jun 26, 2026

Rumbleseat scores extended hours for World Cup

By Tyler Garnet | Jun 25, 2026

Dog Park construction to begin this fall after council approves CPA funding

By Trent Levakis | Jun 25, 2026

EASTHAMPTON — The future Easthampton Dog Park will officially begin construction this fall after the City Council approved $135,000 in CPA funding for the project at its June 17 meeting.

Northampton Coca Cola plant to close in December, 175 layoffs expected

By Ryan Feyre and Trent Levakis | Jun 25, 2026

East Longmeadow Town Council approves donation matches to complete Veterans Memorial funding

By Peter Tuohy | Jun 25, 2026

Holyoke City Council approves FY27 budget with minor cuts

HTA claims teacher was let go as retaliation for union involvement

South Hadley Selectboard provides tax override updates during public feedback session

Kimble appointed as new Northampton Housing Authority director

Wilbraham improvement projects will produce summer traffic impacts

Sarah Heinonen

Agawam City Council passes voter ID resolution

AGAWAM — Twenty-nine people took turns speaking for more than an hour and a half on June 15 about a City Council resolution to support “reasonable voter identification requirements” at both the state and federal levels.

Tyler Garnet

Molina fills Ward 7 seat on Holyoke School Committee

HOLYOKE — Latitia Molina will join the Holyoke School Committee after the committee and City Council hosted a joint meeting on June 17 to finalize her appointment.

Sarah Heinonen

Agawam City Council questions Flock cameras in Agawam

AGAWAM — Dozens of residents came to the June 15 City Council meeting to express concerns about Agawam’s use of license plate reader cameras from the company Flock Safety.

Peter Tuohy

Longmeadow Farmers Market props up local businesses through October

LONGMEADOW — Longmeadow’s one-stop shop for local goods is officially back for the summer and remains through the fall, offering items from fresh-baked bread to skin care products.

Peter Tuohy

Proposed Firestone construction sparks concern from East Longmeadow residents

EAST LONGMEADOW — East Longmeadow residents are voicing concerns about a proposed Firestone Complete Auto Care on North Main Street and its potential effect on traffic, noise and small business success, with some residents citing existing traffic conditions as “dangerous” and a “big problem.”

Trent Levakis

Academy of Music names Dumont as new executive director

NORTHAMPTON — The Academy of Music Theatre’s Board of Trustees has announced that Raymond Dumont will take over as executive director of the theater on July 1 after current executive director, Debra J’Anthony, announced she will step down after 18 years in the role.

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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.

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.

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