by Tyler Garnet | Jan 21, 2025 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local Headlines, Local News
CHICOPEE — The St. Patrick’s Parade Committee of Chicopee is hosting its annual President’s Dinner at the Portuguese American Club, 149 Exchange St., Chicopee on Saturday, Feb. 1, beginning at 6 p.m.
by Ryan Feyre | Jan 20, 2025 | Hampden County, Local Headlines, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — Although the worst of COVID-19 may be behind us, Springfield’s Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris wants people to be cognizant of the disease’s current status at the local level.
by Mike Lydick | Jan 20, 2025 | Hampden County, Local Headlines, Local News, Southwick, Westfield
A statewide service program known as Project 351 is giving four local 8th graders the opportunity to participate in a year-long journey of service, civic engagement and leadership.
by Trent Levakis | Jan 20, 2025 | Hampshire County, Local Headlines, Local News, Northampton
NORTHAMPTON — After debate and some revisions to its final draft, the Northampton City Council has passed a measure that will effectively ban the use of fossil fuels in all new buildings and major renovation projects citywide.
by G. Michael Dobbs | Jan 13, 2025 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local Headlines, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — Both state Sen. Adam Gomez and state Rep. Carlos Gonzalez spoke about the gun legislation signed into law by Gov. Maura Healey as one of the most important achievements of the last legislative session.
by Trent Levakis | Jan 13, 2025 | Franklin County, Hampden County, Hampshire County, Local Headlines, Local News, Northampton
NORTHAMPTON — The Central Hampshire Veterans Services in Northampton are calling out to the communities of Western Mass. in search of remaining World War II veterans as they are tentatively scheduling a ceremony in their honor for May to celebrate the incredible men and women who sacrificed so much to protect freedom and democracy eight decades ago.