Laser light show to replace fireworks in July 4 celebration
EAST LONGMEADOW — For the first time in a long time, fireworks will not be lighting up the skies of East Longmeadow this Fourth of July.
Holyoke Cannabis seeking nearly $300K in refunds from the city
HOLYOKE — In a demand letter sent to the city from MacMillan Law Offices on behalf of Holyoke 420, the business is requesting that Holyoke refunds all community impact fees it has collected over the years totaling nearly $300,000.
Chicopee City Council: Honoring a colleague and moving forward
CHICOPEE — In its first meeting since the passing of longtime City Councilor Robert Zygarowski, the Chicopee City Council addressed its agenda while also paying tribute to its “out-of-chair” councilor.
Inaugural R.I.S.E. Fest to celebrate youth arts in Northampton
NORTHAMPTON — The inaugural R.I.S.E. Fest, a festival honoring youth art and literature, is set for April 18 and 19 at the Northampton Arts Council building at 33 Hawley St.
Springfield, West Side react to federal K-12 funding cuts
SPRINGFIELD — The Trump administration terminated $106 million in K-12 education grant funding for Massachusetts schools, including over $47 million dedicated to Springfield alone.
Volunteers to pick up town in third annual Wilbraham Clean Up
WILBRAHAM — Earth Day is April 22 this year, but volunteers in Wilbraham will be getting an early start when the third annual Wilbraham Clean Up takes place April 12.