WILBRAHAM — With the warm weather finally here, pets and their people are itching to get outside. On May 4, they can do just that and do some good for other animals, at the third annual Jack Rome Memorial Walk/Run to benefit the Foundation for TJO Animals.
AGAWAM — For Agawam resident Cindy Lilly, crossing the Boston Marathon finish line wasn’t just the culmination of months of training — it was the realization of a lifelong dream fueled by a powerful purpose.
WESTFIELD — At an April 25 press conference, Mayor Michael McCabe, joined by state Sen. John Velis and Community Development Director Peter Miller announced what he said would be good news for the residents of Westfield and surrounding communities.
SPRINGFIELD — The School Department’s fiscal year 2026 budget is officially available on Springfield Public Schools’ website, and a public hearing on the matter is scheduled for April 30 at Roger L. Putnam Technical Academy at 5 p.m.
Local fire departments received some much needed assistance from the state that will allow them to either purchase new gear or continue important safety programming.
NORTHAMPTON — Thanks to a recent grant, the Northampton Department of Health and Human Services, in collaboration with Tapestry Health and Craig’s Doors, is set to expand harm reduction services.