 
							
					
															
					
					 by Tyler Garnet | Sep 2, 2025 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News
HOLYOKE — For the first time in 10 years, Holyoke Public Schools has started a new school year not under state control. Mayor Joshua Garcia talked about what residents and families can expect during an appearance on Reminder Publishing’s podcast, “So That Reminds Me.”
				
					
			
					
											
								 
							
					
															
					
					 by Tyler Garnet | Sep 2, 2025 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News, Photo Slider
CHICOPEE — For the second year in a row, the St. Patrick’s Parade Committee of Chicopee is hosting Designer Purse Bingo on Saturday, Sept. 6 at the Portuguese American Club, 149 Exchange St.
				
					
			
					
											
								 
							
					
															
					
					 by Tyler Garnet | Sep 2, 2025 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News, More Articles
CHICOPEE — During the Aug. 20 School Committee meeting, Caolo and Bieniek Architects Principal and Project Architect Bert Gardner provided an update on the Anna E. Barry School Building project.
				
					
			
					
											
								 
							
					
															
					
					 by Tyler Garnet | Sep 2, 2025 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News, Photo Slider
SPRINGFIELD — While appearing on the most recent episode of Reminder Publishing’s podcast, “So That Reminds Me,” Mayor John Vieau talked about downtown Chicopee and its recent and upcoming news.
				
					
			
					
											
								 
							
					
															
					
					 by Tyler Garnet | Sep 2, 2025 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News, Photo Slider
Election season is upon us and although both Chicopee and Holyoke’s mayors are runnning uncontested, each municipality has races for other positions including seats on the City Council and School Committee.