by Amy Porter | Dec 3, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Photo Slider, Westfield
WESTFIELD — The Whip City Animal Sanctuary family of volunteers and friends honored William Reed on a chilly and damp Saturday morning, Nov. 23, to thank him for his gift of 11 acres to the home for rescued and surrendered farm animals, many of whom have been neglected and abused.
by Amy Porter | Nov 22, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, More Local Headlines, Westfield
WESTFIELD — The Mass Cultural Council has designated Westfield as one of three new cultural districts, along with Holyoke and Watertown, capping a recent two-and-a-half-year effort by city officials, area arts organizations, individual artists and the Westfield Merchants Association. For some, the effort goes back more than a decade.
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.