Somers First Selectman shares resolutions for 2025
SOMERS — The new year has rung, and the town of Somers is getting ready for some big plans which include new establishments, notable projects and major events.
West Springfield parade marshal continues family tradition of volunteerism
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Among the floats, high school bands and police and fire departments marching in the 72nd Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade will be one proud Irish woman representing the town she loves. Mary Anne Flaherty, well known in West Springfield for her volunteerism and giving spirit, was named the town’s parade marshal for the 2025 parade.
Chicopee High School track coach named MIAA coach of the year
CHICOPEE — Chicopee High School track coach Adam Tanguay recently won the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association Coach of the Year Award for the 2023-24 outdoor track season.
Costa has brought winning formula to Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — When Nathan Costa watches the Thunderbirds play in the MassMutual Center, the president of the Springfield hockey team isn’t just watching action on the ice — he’s hoping the game is scoring with everyone in the stands, including spectators who may not even be fans of the sport.
Toy for Joy ends with donations still coming in
The 2024 Toy for Joy campaign has officially ended, but any donations received after the Christmas Eve deadline will be accepted.
Bay Path, Willie Ross partnership will educate those educating deaf youth
LONGMEADOW — Two educational pillars in Longmeadow, Bay Path University and Willie Ross School for the Deaf, have begun a partnership designed to directly benefits today’s deaf and hard-of-hearing youth and those of future generations by investing in educators.