SPRINGFIELD — Following two more in a recent spate of phony threats and reports of violence against Springfield public schools, officials met with the media on Oct. 3 to declare their new zero tolerance approach to those behind those hoaxes.
EAST LONGMEADOW — The East Longmeadow Fire Department will host its annual open house on Sunday, Oct. 6, from 12-3 p.m. at the fire station, beginning its support of nonprofit National Fire Protection Association’s annual Fire Prevention Week.
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield City Council received good news on Sept. 16 in the form of a $6 million grant from the federal Forest Service. The Speak for the Trees Grant program will help pay for the safety, maintenance and management of the urban forest, and the planting of over 6,000 trees.
LUDLOW — Ludlow is celebrating its 250th autumn with a classic New England fall fair, Falling into Fun, organized by the Ludlow 250th Committee, will offer food, seasonal activities and entertainment.
LUDLOW — The Belchertown common was filled with families, entertainment, vendors and amusement rides on Sept. 20, the first day of the 165th Belchertown Fair. Part carnival, part agricultural show, the Belchertown Fair offers a little of everything.