Agawam’s newest IT director ready to bring department to next level
AGAWAM — Mayor Christopher Johnson joined the City Council meeting on Sept. 15 to introduce the new IT Director, Peter Kochanek, to the council and community.
Holyoke, Chicopee share preliminary election results
Holyoke and Chicopee both hosted their respective preliminary elections on Sept. 16 to narrow down certain races ahead of the November election.
Belcher School awarded $100,000 for HVAC upgrades
CHICOPEE — On Sept. 16, state Sen. Jake Oliveira presented Belcher Elementary School with a ceremonial check of $100,000 to celebrate funds secured for HVAC upgrades at the school.
South Hadley discussing multiple plans to tackle budget deficit
SOUTH HADLEY — Town Administrator Lisa Wong and Superintendent Jennifer Voyik gave a fiscal year 2026 town and school budget update during a meeting on Sept. 2, at which Wong stated, “We certainly wish that we didn’t have to give you this presentation today.”
Chicopee comes together at 9/11 remembrance ceremony
CHICOPEE — Chicopee police officers and firefighters, EMTs, state and city officials, employees and community members gathered on the morning of Sept. 11 at the Public Safety Complex to remember and honor all those who sacrificed and lost their lives after the tragedies that took place 24 years ago.