by Sarah Heinonen | Jan 20, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — January 2026 marks the middle of the state’s two-year legislative session, and Reminder Publishing reached out to lawmakers to discuss their goals for the year ahead. State Sen. Adam Gomez shared his priorities and what bills he is focused on.
by Sarah Heinonen | Jan 19, 2026 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local News
AGAWAM — Agawam residents came to a set of presentations on the proposed Longroad Energy battery storage facility armed with questions and a fair amount of skepticism.
by Sarah Heinonen | Jan 16, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, West Springfield
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Looking ahead to 2026, West Springfield Mayor Will Reichelt said the city has many projects to tackle.
by Sarah Heinonen | Jan 15, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, West Springfield
WEST SPRINGFIELD — After more than two years of debate, analysis and impassioned pleas from a group of West Springfield residents, the School Committee voted to accept the recommendation of the Enrollment Advisory Committee to close Mittineague Elementary School.
by Sarah Heinonen | Jan 15, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield City Council accepted several grants, totaling $5.33 million, at its Jan. 12 meeting.