by Ryan Feyre | Mar 23, 2026 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News
HOYLOKE — A decades-long tradition in Holyoke will continue after the City Council elected to amend city ordinances to allow the World War II air raid siren at 109 Lyman St. to sound every Friday at noon.
by Ryan Feyre | Mar 13, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Westfield
WESTFIELD — A new police station is well on its way in Westfield after the city’s Planning Board unanimously approved the site plan, stormwater permit and special permit for the project.
by Ryan Feyre | Mar 13, 2026 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News
On the latest episode of “So That Reminds Me,” Holyoke St. Patrick’s Committee President Jim Wildman and Holyoke Grand Colleen Jadyn Christie sat down with hosts Chris Maza and Tyler Garnet to discuss the 2026 St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, including the 49th annual 10K road race on March 21 and the 73rd St. Patrick’s Parade on March 22.
by Ryan Feyre | Feb 25, 2026 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
CHICOPEE — Starting April 1, any vehicle that fails to stop for a bus in Chicopee will be caught on camera and later fined a minimum of $250.
by Ryan Feyre | Feb 24, 2026 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News
HOLYOKE — In what was a relatively swift Feb. 23 meeting, the Holyoke School Committee granted a three-year contract to Anthony Soto that allows him to begin his tenure as the School Department’s chief of finance and operations on July 1.