Holyoke, Chicopee, South Hadley prepare to kick off holiday season
With Thanksgiving in the past, Chicopee, Holyoke and South Hadley are now preparing for their respective tree lighting ceremonies and holiday celebrations.
Szetela Early Childhood Center recommended for new school
CHICOPEE — At its Nov. 13 meeting, the Barry School Building Commission voted to recommend the Szetela Early Childhood Center site as the preferred location for the new Anna E. Barry Elementary School.
Partners Restaurant & Catering celebrates 40 years in business
AGAWAM — For 40 years, Partners Restaurant & Catering has been serving residents and visitors to Western Massachusetts breakfast and lunch seven days a week at 485 Springfield St.
Baystate Health to offer buyouts in bid to cut costs
SPRINGFIELD — In an effort to cut costs, the largest employer in Western Massachusetts, Baystate Health, has announced that it is offering severance packages to some of its 1,300 employees who opt for “voluntary separation.”
HCC women’s volleyball team finishes historic 2025 season
HOLYOKE — The Holyoke Community College women’s volleyball team may have fallen short of a national title, but the season was far from a failure.