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Enfield’s Loaves and Fishes rallies community

ENFIELD — As the holiday season approaches, Enfield Loaves and Fishes is once again asking the community to help sustain its mission of feeding neighbors in need.

Hampden Selectboard looped in on middle school MSBA project

HAMPDEN — The Hampden Wilbraham Regional District School Committee is one step closer to getting a decision from the select boards about withdrawing Wilbraham Middle School from the Massachusett School Building Authority’s accelerated repair program and joining the core program.

Bernie’s Dining Depot dining car rolls once more

CHESTER — The historic Pullman car from Bernie’s Dining Depot was on the move again on Nov. 25, headed to its new home at the Chester Railway Station and Museum.

Constantino begins as East Longmeadow’s Council on Aging director

EAST LONGMEADOW — After a six month vacancy in the position, Emily Constantino started as East Longmeadow’s Council on Aging Director on Dec. 1.

Rumbleseat’s new golf room tees off with grand opening

CHICOPEE — Rumbleseat Bar and Grille staff, Mayor John Vieau, elected officials and community members gathered on Dec. 3 for the grand opening of its newly added golf room at 482 Springfield St.

Annual Russell Holiday Parade of Lights returns Dec. 13

RUSSELL — The town of Russell will be hosting an evening of holiday cheer on Saturday, Dec. 13, featuring a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus and the 25th Annual Russell Parade of Lights.

Select Board member wants to rethink Southwick’s public access channel

SOUTHWICK — Recognizing that local media outlets don’t cover the town like years past, Select Board member Russ Anderson wants to overhaul how the town utilizes its public access channel.

Chicopee School Committee discusses body worn cameras on school officers

CHICOPEE — Assistant Superintendent for Student Support Services Carol Kruser and representatives from the Chicopee Police Department joined the Dec. 3 School Committee meeting to discuss school resource officers and their body-worn cameras following a grant that was awarded to enhance public trust with policing.

Finance director says education is Longmeadow’s highest expense

LONGMEADOW — The Select Board was given a financial forecast presentation by Ian Coddington, Longmeadow’s finance director, during a joint meeting with the School Committee on Dec. 1.

First Night Northampton is back for its 41st year

NORTHAMPTON — A marquee celebration of the New Year, First Night Northampton will return for its 41st year on Dec. 31 with a 12-hour day that features the family-friendly festival of the arts and culminates in the traditional ball-raising from the roof of Hotel Northampton.

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Holyoke designer creates gown for Oz historian

HOLYOKE — Paper City Fabrics owner and Holyoke-based fashion designer Joseph Charles has once again teamed up with popular content creator Tori Calamito to create a custom gown for the movie premiere of “Wicked: For Good” on Nov. 17 in New York.

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