Granby
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.
Oliveira sees affordability as state’s main challenge in 2026
This is the second year of the 2025-2026 legislative session. Typically, the first year of the session sees a flurry of activity, with about 7,000 bills filed. State Sen. Jake Oliveira filed more than 700 bills himself in 2025.
So That Reminds Me: Oliveira talks budget season, federal cuts
On the latest episode of “So That Reminds Me,” state Sen. Jake Oliveira sat down with co-hosts Chris Maza and Tyler Garnet to talk about everything going on in the Hampden, Hampshire and Worcester district.
Oliveira to continue work on education, transportation, health care
Massachusetts’s new legislative session has begun, and state Sen. Jake Oliveira has his eye on several issues he plans to address over this two-year term. Oliveira, who was first elected to the state Senate in 2022 and reelected in November 2024, said he wants to continue to tackle education, transportation and healthcare.
State Rep. Homar Gomez looks ahead to 2025
EASTHAMPTON — Looking ahead to 2025 Reminder Publishing connected with new state Rep. Homar Gomez to discuss his expectations and hopes for his first year in the state house.
Area clerks reveal results following Nov. 5 election
With the election results in, Reminder Publishing connected with cities and towns represented in The Herald to see how their votes broke down.
Granby search for new administrator continues
GRANBY — The first meeting of the Town Administrator Search Committee took place on Oct. 23 where town officials met to begin the process in hiring a new town administrator with former administrator Chris Martin having retired on Nov. 1.