Hampden DA announces arrest in decades-old homicide case
SPRINGFIELD — Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni announced during a Nov. 13 press conference that an arrest has finally been made for a double homicide that occurred 46 years ago.
Springfield celebrates Veteran’s Day with parade and ceremony
The city of Springfield conducted its annual Veteran’s Day parade under sunny blue skies. The parade began at Springfield Technical Community College at 11 a.m., traveled down State Street, and then ended at City Hall where a speaking ceremony and wreath laying took place.
Easthampton receives $4.4 million housing grant
EASTHAMPTON — The city of Easthampton was recently awarded a $4.4 million grant from the state’s HousingWorks Infrastructure Program to help accommodate a major housing project happening at 11 Ferry St.
Taipei & Tokyo reopens as Taipei Hibachi after renovations
NORTHAMPTON — A new era for a longtime family restaurant is in full force on 16 Crafts Ave.
After over a year of renovations that began in May 2023, the Chinese and Japanese Taipei & Tokyo reopened in mid-September under a new name, Taipei Hibachi.
Close to $2.2 million in CPA proposals to go before committee
AMHERST — The town of Amherst’s Community Preservation Act Committee will look at 11 new CPA funding proposals totaling close to $2.2 million for fiscal year 2026 at their upcoming meetings.