by Sarah Heinonen | May 14, 2024 | Belchertown, Hampshire County, Local Headlines, Local News, Ware
BELCHERTOWN — Extreme weather and intense rain events have become more common in recent years. In August 2023, many New England communities experienced severe flooding when more than 6 inches of rain fell over a six-hour period. In an effort to mitigate future storm impacts, Belchertown and Ware have partnered with The Great American Rain Barrel Company to offer rain barrels to residents at discounted prices, helping homeowners collect the water, instead of letting it go down the drain.
by Sarah Heinonen | May 8, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Longmeadow
LONGMEADOW — A three-day workshop to explore the restoration of Cooley Brook ended on May 7 with a presentation about how the brook, as well as Laurel and Bliss parks, could be improved. Cooley Brook is a 1.5-mile stream that begins in Bliss Park and flows west, under...
by Sarah Heinonen | May 8, 2024 | East Longmeadow, Hampden County, Local News, Photo Slider
EAST LONGMEADOW — Alison and Penny TellierFox, an East Longmeadow couple, love to run together. They also love Disney World. In April, the two were able to combine their passions by completing a perfect season of runDisney races.
by Sarah Heinonen | May 8, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Photo Slider, Wilbraham
WILBRAHAM — It was 1908, a big year for the automobile. Henry Ford produced the Model T; six vehicles attempted a trip from New York City to Paris over the Bering Strait and the first Wilbraham Hill Climb saw 72 cars climb the incredibly steep Monson Road. In the case of the Hill Climb, cars are still testing their mettle. This year, on Saturday, May 11, vehicles will again gun their engines to see who will claim victory over gravity and top the hill.
by Sarah Heinonen | May 7, 2024 | Hampshire County, Local News, More Local Headlines, Ware
WARE — Water will be a major topic of discussion at the Ware spring Town Meeting on Monday, May 13.
