by Bill Zito | May 29, 2024 | Belchertown, Hampshire County, Local Headlines, Local News
BELCHERTOWN — While the May 20 Town Election fielded no contested races, the Select Board is gaining new representation with the addition of new members Whitney Kuhnlenz and Nina Miner.
by Sarah Heinonen | May 29, 2024 | Hampden County, Local Headlines, Local News, Ludlow
LUDLOW — This year marks the 250th anniversary of Ludlow’s incorporation as a town, and what would a birthday be without a birthday party? On Saturday, June 15, the town’s 250th Semi-Quincentennial Celebration Committee is hosting an all-day celebration with a parade and picnic block party.
by Doc Pruyne | May 23, 2024 | Franklin Hilltowns, Local Headlines
LEVERETT — Residents Steve Wiess and Eva Gibavic, representing the Rattlesnake Gutter Trust, or RTG, came before the Selectboard last week to begin the process of applying for grant monies to pay for future uses of the former road.
by Tina Lesniak | May 23, 2024 | Easthampton, Hampshire County, Local Headlines, Local News
EASTHAMPTON — CitySpace’s popup market on June 1 will celebrate queer makers from the local area, featuring artists and creative vendors with gifts and unique items.
by Cliff Clark | May 22, 2024 | Hampden County, Local Headlines, Local News, Westfield
WESTFIELD — City officials met with representatives of the state’s Department of Transportation last month to “initiate” the reconfiguration of Exit 41 on the Massachusetts Turnpike. “We initiated the project with [MassDOT] and are waiting for their feedback,” City...
by Amy Porter | May 22, 2024 | Hampden County, Local Headlines, Local News, West Springfield, Westfield
WESTFIELD — A statewide group is calling foul on Westfield’s plans to build $11 million of high school sports fields using revenues from Whip City Fiber, some of which are generated outside Westfield. A new stadium and two renovated fields on the Westfield High School...