by Bill Zito | Jun 6, 2024 | Amherst, Belchertown, Chicopee, Franklin County, Hadley, Hampden, Hampden County, Hampshire County, Hilltowns, Local Headlines, Local News, Ludlow, Monson, Northampton, Palmer, Springfield, Wilbraham, Worcester County
Following a vigorous May 23 debate session, the nearly $60 billion budget reached unanimous approval by the Massachusetts state Senate. Members adopted more than 400 of the 1,100 amendments filed, resulting in close to $90 million of additional spending with Western Massachusetts lawmakers maintaining the regions stake in funding.
by Tina Lesniak | Jun 5, 2024 | Hampden County, Local Headlines, Local News, Westfield
WESTFIELD — The Westfield Farmers Market’s 18th season promises to be full of good, local food, amazing entertainment, opportunities to learn about non-profit organizations and fun activities for the kids. “This year will be my third as manager, and I have learned...
by Ryan Feyre | May 31, 2024 | Amherst, Hampshire County, Local Headlines, Local News
AMHERST — A new project dedicated to mitigating the problem of regional homelessness is currently revving up in Amherst.
by Sarah Heinonen | May 30, 2024 | East Longmeadow, Hampden County, Local Headlines, Photo Slider
EAST LONGMEADOW — Gloria Hogan, at 102 years old, is the oldest resident of East Longmeadow. As such, the Golden Cane was bestowed on her at a May 23 ceremony at the Pleasant View Senior Center.
by Michael Ballway | May 29, 2024 | Hilltowns, Local Headlines, Local News
OTIS — A capacity crowd at Town Meeting approved a short-term rental bylaw, rejected the Community Preservation Act and voted to take no action on the $4.5 million Town Hall annex proposed by selectmen. The short-term rental bylaw, which required two-thirds support,...
by Bill Zito | May 29, 2024 | Hampden County, Local Headlines, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — Control of a local organization appears to be in dispute while the city acted on what can go on at their building for the time being.