by Dennis Hackett | Oct 28, 2025 | Agawam, Chicopee, Easthampton, Hampden County, Hampshire County, Local News, Northampton, Photo Slider, Springfield, West Springfield, Westfield
On the latest episode of “So That Reminds Me,” all the hosts were on hand to discuss local elections that will be taking place on Nov. 4. Hosts Chris Maza, Tyler Garnet, Lauren LeBel and I were joined by James Paleologopoulos, WAMC Northeast Public Radio’s Pioneer Valley bureau chief to discuss some of the major races.
by Dennis Hackett | Sep 30, 2025 | Hampden County, Local News, Ludlow, Photo Slider, Springfield
On the latest episode of “So That Reminds Me,” Lauren LeBel and I sat down with Michael J. Dias Foundation Director of Operations Robert Jaszek about the foundation’s work.
by Dennis Hackett | Sep 4, 2025 | Hampden, Hampden County, Local Headlines, Local News, Wilbraham
WILBRAHAM — While talks initially reached an impasse over revisions to the regional agreement between Hampden and Wilbraham, the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District School Committee received updates on the agreement and discussed a meeting with both towns’...
by Dennis Hackett | Aug 26, 2025 | Dining and Entertainment, Features, Reviews
A table with many of the offerings available at this year’s Big E Media Food Preview event. WEST SPRINGFIELD — With the Big E right around the corner, local media was once again invited to try out some of the new additions to the fair and as always, the taste test did...
by Dennis Hackett | Aug 12, 2025 | Hampden County, Hampshire County, Local News, Northampton, Photo Slider, Westfield
Westfield Fair President Shelia Phelon (center left) and Secretary Maureen Freniere (center right) joined hosts Dennis Hackett and Tyler Garnet on the latest episode of “So That Reminds Me.”Reminder Publishing photo by Chris Maza Western Mass. fair season to provide...