


Holyoke seeks community input for multiple projects
HOLYOKE — The city is proposing safety improvements for Main Street and hosted an information meeting on March 12 to discuss the proposal between South Canal and Mosher streets.
Chicopee City Council approvals to advance Facemate development
CHICOPEE — The City Council hosted a special meeting on March 10 to discuss various items including a real estate transaction to allow the development of the Baskin property to move forward.

Family Fourth Fireworks seeking funding support for 2025
NORTHAMPTON — The future of the Northampton Family Fourth Fireworks has become uncertain due to a significant funding shortfall, so organizers of the community favorite event are calling for support from the public.
Healey flaunts tax cuts package in Springfield visit on March 11
SPRINGFIELD — Less than two years after state’s first tax cuts in 20 years were signed into law, Gov. Maura Healey visited Springfield on March 11 to promote the savings taxpayers will see from those cuts.

Wilbraham Select Board discusses PVTA assessment increase at meeting
WILBRAHAM — Many people in Wilbraham rely on the buses operated by the Pioneer Valley Transit Authority. And while buses are free to riders right now, the town pays an assessment each year for the service. This year, the assessment has nearly doubled over last year, to nearly $85,000.