Students ‘get to be’ scientists during STEM week in Westfield
WESTFIELD — Excitement was in the air during Westfield Public School’s STEM Week, Oct. 20-24, when a lot of special activities were planned for students from prekindergarten to Westfield High School.
Sciarra re-elected as Northampton mayor in tight contest
In an election night that featured a roller coaster of emotions, Northampton Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra was re-elected over challenger Jillian Duclos by just 76 votes.
Voters choose Derby as Easthampton’s next mayor
EASTHAMPTON — After almost four months serving at the city’s helm, Salem Derby can officially drop the “interim” label: the 22-year City Council veteran is now the new mayor of Easthampton.
Northampton’s Veteran and Senior Tax Work Off program applications open
NORTHAMPTON — Applicants for the Senior and Veteran Tax Work Off programs are now being accepted for the 2026 program year.
South Hadley Town Meeting set for Nov. 5
SOUTH HADLEY — This year’s special Town Meeting will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 5 at 6 p.m., at South Hadley High School, located at 153 Newton St.
Friends of Storrs Library to host community ‘thank you’ events
LONGMEADOW — The Friends of Storrs Library is celebrating its 30th year of bringing programming to library patrons.
Chicopee City Council Wards 2, 5 answer questions ahead of election
CHICOPEE — With the Nov. 4 general election quickly approaching, Reminder Publishing sent questionnaires to City Council candidates on the ballot. For the Ward 2 race, incumbent Shane Brooks will face challenger Joseph Breton. The Ward 5 race will see newcomers...
New charcuterie business opens in West Springfield
WEST SPRINGFIELD — When Jessica Sinopoli and her husband, Jason, first discovered Graze Craze, they knew they had found something special — a way to bring people together around beautiful, shareable food.
Small business owner opens ‘A New Chapter’
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Scott Szaban has had several careers, working in retail, policing and dental hygiene. Now, Szaban is literally starting a new chapter, opening the bookstore, A New Chapter, in West Springfield.
Hampden voters approve local lodging tax by single vote
HAMPDEN — In a reminder that one vote can make a difference, an article at Hampden’s Nov. 3 Special Town Meeting on whether to add a local 6% excise tax on short-term rentals and lodging passed with a vote of 35-34.
West of the River Chamber to host 16th annual Food Fest West
AGAWAM — The West of the River Chamber of Commerce announced that Food Fest West will take place on Nov. 13 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Crestview Country Club, 281 Shoemaker Lane.
Longmeadow residents ask questions about intersection plan
LONGMEADOW — About two dozen people attended an information session on possible changes to the intersections along Bliss Road and Williams Street between Redfern Drive and Bliss Court.
‘10 Alarm Fire: We Won’t Shut Up’ probes uncertainty
NORTHAMPTON — Sometimes, a concert is more than just a concert.
Rag Shag parade returns for Halloween season
EASTHAMPTON — The annual Rag Shag Parade returned to Easthampton on Oct. 28, filling the streets with monsters, ghouls, goblins and plenty of other characters.
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