by Tyler Lederer | Apr 10, 2024 | Hampden County, Hilltowns, Local News, Southwick, Westfield
RUSSELL — State legislators, recovery coaches, doctors and people with experiences of substance use disorder gathered at Russell Town Hall on April 1 for about three hours to discuss opioid overdoses in rural Massachusetts communities. State Sen. John Velis...
by Tyler Lederer | Apr 10, 2024 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local News
AGAWAM — Supporters of the hotel proposed for Agawam’s Main Street said at a City Council public hearing that the town needs a place for visitors to stay, and should welcome the economic growth.
by Tyler Lederer | Apr 4, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, West Springfield
WEST SPRINGFIELD — American Legion Post 207 hosted a ceremony on March 25 to unveil a sign designating Route 20 in West Springfield as the “Massachusetts Medal of Honor Highway.” The sign, at 83 Park Ave., was sponsored and paid for by the Massachusetts Military Order...
by Tyler Lederer | Apr 3, 2024 | Dining and Entertainment, Features
WESTFIELD — Amelia Park Children’s Museum will host an outer space-themed event Monday, April 8, where children can watch the solar eclipse, develop their science and engineering skills, and learn about asteroids, planets and the moon. “My goal is to spark additional...
by Tyler Lederer | Mar 27, 2024 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local News
AGAWAM — The hotel proposed for Agawam’s Main Street, now called the Opal Inn & Suites, will be built regardless of whether Shield Hotel’s request for a zone change is approved. “We will be going forward with the hotel regardless of the zone change. The structure,...