by Amy Porter | Nov 22, 2024 | Hampden County, Hampshire Hilltowns, Hilltowns, Local News, More Local Headlines
GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Since then, it has grown into a year-round global movement that inspires people to give, collaborate and celebrate generosity.
by Amy Porter | Nov 18, 2024 | Hilltowns, Local News
HUNTINGTON — The Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Board convened a third public hearing on Nov. 12 on a special permit for a proposed 4.9 acre gravel pit at 61 Goss Hill Rd., 0 Goss Hill Rd. and 0 Worthington Rd. on land owned by William B. Hull Forestlands.
by Amy Porter | Nov 18, 2024 | Hilltowns, Local News
HUNTINGTON — Ruth Kennedy and Jim Cortis of Russell, joined by Veterans Service Office Steve Connor spoke at assemblies of students in Gateway Regional High School, Middle School and Littleville Elementary students on Friday, Nov. 9 for Veterans Day.
by Amy Porter | Nov 18, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Photo Slider, Westfield
WESTFIELD — Over the weekend of Nov. 9, Westfield High School senior Jillian Battles completed her mission of filling 800 “Bags for Bravery” for active troops and veterans with everything from personal care items and throw blankets, to notebooks, pens, pencils and playing cards to a wide range of snacks.
by Amy Porter | Nov 12, 2024 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local News, More Local Headlines, Westfield
WESTFIELD — Elizabeth Hanechak of Russell, a Life Scout with Troop 124 in Westfield, kicked off an Eagle Scout community service project over the weekend, collecting electronic waste for e-cycling from over 200 Westfield residents at City Hall.