by Cliff Clark | Oct 2, 2024 | Hampden County, Hilltowns, Local Headlines, Local News
GRANVILLE — Thousands are expected to descend on Granville during its 41st annual Harvest Fair, which will feature hundreds of craft vendors, delicious and distinctive food, live entertainment and artist demonstrations spread throughout town. “It will be a great...
by Cliff Clark | Sep 25, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Photo Slider, Southwick
SOUTHWICK — Nearly 100 clients of the town’s Senior Center enjoyed a barbecue lunch and live music during the center’s annual get-together on Sept. 19 at Whalley Park. “Everyone seemed to have a great time,” said Lisa Anderson, the newly appointed director of the Senior Center.
by Cliff Clark | Sep 25, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Southwick
SOUTHWICK — Lisa Anderson, the sexton of the town’s Old and New cemeteries, is looking for donors to ensure the graves of every veteran buried in the cemeteries will be adorned with a wreath during this winter’s holidays. “It’s a way for a family, or anyone, to say to...
by Cliff Clark | Sep 18, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Southwick
SOUTHWICK — For an unprecedented third time this season, the town’s Water Commission has implemented mandatory water restrictions for all non-essential outdoor water use. Restrictions apply to “non-essential outdoor water use,” meaning any use that isn’t necessary for...
by Cliff Clark | Sep 18, 2024 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local News, More Local Headlines
BOSTON — The former personnel director for the town of Agawam, who pleaded guilty last January to defrauding the federal government, was sentenced on Sept. 5 to two months in prison, which will be followed by 12 months of supervised release, with the first six months...