Agawam City Council bids farewell to three councilors
AGAWAM — The Agawam City Council meeting on Dec. 15 served as the final one for councilors Gerald Smith, Peter Smus and Maria Valego, who were beaten in their races in the 2025 election.
Springfield rings in Hanukkah with menorah lighting
Rabbi Noach Kosofsky lights the first and second lamp of the menorah.Reminder Publishing photos by Peter Tuohy SPRINGFIELD — In Springfield’s Court Square on Dec. 15, the smell of warm Latkes carried through the freezing air as children danced the Hora in anticipation...
Hampden Selectboard votes in favor of middle school MSBA withdrawal
HAMPDEN — At the Dec. 8 meeting, the Hampden Selectboard voted to support the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District Committee’s decision to withdraw from it’s current Massachusetts School Building Authority project.
East Longmeadow withdraws Center Town District bylaw
EAST LONGMEADOW — The Town Council voted to withdraw the Center Town District Bylaw without prejudice after Councilor Jim Leydon took issue with the bylaw as presented at its Dec. 9 meeting.
Mean Bean Tattoo Shop celebrates new location
EAST LONGMEADOW — The Mean Bean Shop officially cut the ribbon to signify the grand opening of their new standalone location on Dec. 9.