When water began gushing into the newly established Quabbin Reservoir in 1939, the resulting water supply tore apart the Swift River communities in favor of providing clean, consistent water to eastern Massachusetts, according to the Department of Conservation and Recreation. The four disincorporated towns — Dana, Enfield, Greenwich and Prescott — disappeared from the map.
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.