by Dennis Hackett | Apr 23, 2024 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News
HOLYOKE — The Robert E. Barrett Fishway will be closed to the public for the 2024 season due to hydroelectric maintenance and infrastructure improvements, but Holyoke Gas & Electric is still encouraging the community to connect through different programs in lieu...
by Dennis Hackett | Apr 23, 2024 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Public Schools are prepared to present a balanced budget in May that should come without any major layoffs or cuts to programming. This news was shared by Superintendent Anthony Soto during a budget update to the School Committee during its April 8...
by Dennis Hackett | Apr 11, 2024 | Easthampton, Hampshire County, Local News
EASTHAMPTON — During its regular meeting on March 26, the Easthampton School Committee approved a level service budget for Easthampton Public Schools in fiscal year 2025, which means no staff cuts will occur.
by Dennis Hackett | Mar 26, 2024 | Dining and Entertainment, Features, Reviews
I’m sure it has become obvious with some of my previous columns that I am a gigantic New England Patriots fan. As such, I was excited to watch the “Dynasty” series that recently wrapped its 10-episode run on AppleTV+, however, having watched all 10 episodes, I almost...
by Dennis Hackett | Mar 13, 2024 | Dennis Hackett, Opinion
As I was going to bed on March 7, I came across a Tik Tok that I thought was somebody trolling, claiming that legendary mangaka Akira Toriyama had passed away. Immediately I went to Google and saw dozens of articles confirming that he had died, from official posts to...
