Belchertown
Toy for Joy: A 104-year tradition of generosity begins again
That time of the year has arrived again.
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.
So That Reminds Me: Oliveria returns for more hot button discussions
State Sen. Jake Oliveira made a return visit to Reminder Publishing’s bi-weekly podcast, “So That Reminds Me,” on Oct. 14. And during this visit, he was up for lively discussions on myriad topics, including the new Springfield courthouse, state funding reforms to better support communities, the Quabbin water use issue and much more.
Fenton cites ‘geographic politics’ as Governor’s Council bid fails
SPRINGFIELD — Calling the results an illustration of “geographic politics,” Springfield City Councilor and local attorney Michael Fenton failed in his second attempt for the Eighth District seat on the Governor’s Council.
Neal one step closer to 20th term in House after primary win
SPRINGFIELD — Uproarious applause rang throughout The Cedars banquet room on 375 Island Pond Road as Pittsfield’s numbers appeared on the NBC News telecast just before 11 p.m.
So That Reminds Me: Pride Month events in Western Massachusetts
On the latest episode of “So That Reminds Me,” hosts Ryan Feyre and Tyler Garnet sat down with Holyoke Pride Committee members Jeffery Bianche and Jeffrey Anderson-Burgos, while Chris Maza and Dennis Hackett sat down with Springfield Pride Parade Founder and CEO Taurean Bethea to chat about what’s in store for Pride Month in their respective communities.
Belchertown alumni to return to old stomping ground for career fair
BELCHERTOWN — On Tuesday, Nov. 26, Belchertown High School will host an Alumni Career Fair from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Warren, Deaton spar in debate ahead of U.S. Senate election
SPRINGFIELD — U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Cambridge) and John Deaton, her challenger for the Massachusetts Senate seat, sparred in a contentious debate in Springfield on Oct. 17.
Western Mass. native brings medical spa to Belchertown
BELCHERTOWN — A new medical spa that opened in June is making its presence known in Belchertown by offering a range of advanced skincare and rejuvenation treatments to the town’s community and beyond.
Belchertown Board of Health discusses ‘nicotine-free generation’ program
BELCHERTOWN — At its meeting on Oct. 9, The Board of Health took another step in its process to change town ordinances concerning the sale of tobacco products in the town.