In early 2020, the coronavirus pandemic was beginning to fracture parts of daily life. On March 13, 2020, former President Donald Trump declared a national emergency. Two days later, shutdowns began across the country, impacting schools, businesses and restaurants, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.
WILBRAHAM — The Wilbraham Senior Center will be opening a memory café in September to support individuals in the surrounding communities impacted by memory loss through “a safe, supportive environment and social gathering,” the center said.
HAMPDEN — The Hampden Board of Selectman voted not to appeal the Land Court’s decision in favor of plaintiff Daniel Garvey within the lawsuit concerning a self-storage facility at 2 Somers Rd.
HAMPDEN — Throughout the month of August, the Hampden Senior Center is hosting a pop-up boutique of donated items to help support the cost of expanding the center.
EAST LONGMEADOW — Newly opened East Longmeadow counseling business, Creative HeARTS Counseling, is welcoming new patients for its creativity-focused therapy services.