by Amy Porter | Jun 5, 2026 | Hilltowns, Local News
CHESTER — The Southern Hilltowns Adult Education Center is offering a free Wild Foraging Walk and Talk by local wild edible expert Felix Lufkin. The class is scheduled for Wednesday, June 10, at 6 p.m., and will meet at SHAEC’s Chester classroom at 26 Main St. in Chester.
by Amy Porter | Jun 5, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Westfield
WESTFIELD — Mayor Michael A. McCabe announced that construction on the long-awaited rebuild of the Westfield Skate Park is set to commence in early July following a successful bid process.
by Amy Porter | Jun 5, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Westfield
WESTFIELD — Legislative and Ordinance Committee Chair William Onyski brought a new ordinance to regulate electric bikes to the City Council on May 20.
by Amy Porter | May 27, 2026 | Hilltowns, Local News
HUNTINGTON — At the May 9 annual town election, a total of 203 votes were cast for 13 positions and one ballot question.
by Amy Porter | May 27, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Westfield
WESTFIELD — In an effort to assess its special education programming, Westfield Public Schools has asked a Massachusetts-based educational consulting service, through a bidding process, to suggest where the programming can be improved.