Hampden police chief search underway
HAMPDEN — The town of Hampden received applications for 12 people seeking to fill the police chief position vacated by Scott Trombly on July 17.
Longmeadow Pride Festival to celebrate fifth anniversary
LONGMEADOW — In the fall of 2020, amidst the coronavirus pandemic and political upheaval, the Longmeadow Pride Alliance took to the Town Green to host its first celebration of LGBTQ+ people and their belonging in the wider community.
Kennealy meets Monson voters ahead of 2026 governor’s race
MONSON — While the 2026 gubernatorial election is still 15 months away, Republican candidate Mike Kennealy is wasting no time campaigning.
Eversource hosts forum, hears from people against pipeline
SPRINGFIELD — It was standing room only at the UMass Henry M. Thomas Center at Tower Square in Springfield as city residents, those from neighboring Longmeadow and other communities listened to Eversource representatives present their plans to build a natural gas pipeline.
Annual cancer walk to benefit survivor charity
WEST SPRINGFIELD — The paws will hit the pavement to support cancer survivors on Aug. 22 as the nonprofit Each Moment We’re Alive hosts its sixth annual Canines Against Cancer at the Morgan Road Pavilion in West Springfield.