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.
Board OK with assisted living in East Longmeadow’s industrial garden park
EAST LONGMEADOW — The East Longmeadow Planning Board heard a request on Dec. 17 to change the town’s bylaws to allow assisted living facilities in the Industrial Garden Park zone, a use already permitted in residential zones.
City Council approves truck stop application after many speak out
CHICOPEE — After hosting a public hearing on Dec. 16 and discussing it further during a City Council meeting on Dec. 17, the council voted to approve licenses for a truck stop and travel center on Burnett Road.
First Night Northampton returns for 40th year
NORTHAMPTON — In the annual celebration of the new year, First Night Northampton returns for its 40th edition on Tuesday, Dec. 31 with a 12-hour day featuring the family-friend festival of the arts culminating in a traditional ball-raising from the roof of Hotel Northampton.
Westfield Boys & Girls Club set to host Gordy’s First Race 5K and 10K on Jan. 1
WESTFIELD — Gordy’s First Race 5K and 10K will return on New Year’s Day at the Westfield Boys & Girls Club for another year remembering the life and legacy of long-time runner and Boys & Girls Club supporter Gordon Bates.