by Tyler Lederer | Jul 2, 2024 | Agawam, Chicopee, Hampden County, Local Headlines, Local News, Springfield, West Springfield
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Western Massachusetts tourism marketers stressed to Greater Springfield mayors the importance of their industry at a June 14 roundtable talk at the Eastern States Exposition grounds.
by Cliff Clark | Jul 2, 2024 | Hampden County, Hilltowns, Local Headlines, Local News, Southwick
SOUTHWICK — While administrators were responding to alleged incidents of racism at Southwick Regional School in February, School Committee Chair Robert Stevenson said he wanted to create a committee of community members to strengthen bonds among stakeholders in the district.
by Trent Levakis | Jun 28, 2024 | Easthampton, Hampshire County, Local Headlines, Local News
EASTHAMPTON — U.S. Rep. Richard Neal (D-Springfield) joined Easthampton Mayor Nicole LaChapelle on June 24 to announce a $960,000 earmark for water infrastructure upgrades along Route 10 in Easthampton.
by Trent Levakis | Jun 28, 2024 | Amherst, Hampshire County, Local Headlines, Local News
AMHERST — The Amherst Business Improvement District, or BID, has launched a search for a new executive director and are looking for candidates that can provide dynamic and visionary leadership for a community they are passionate about and want to see continued growth and success in development.
by Laura Mason | Jun 26, 2024 | Hampden, Hampden County, Local Headlines, Local News, Wilbraham
WILBRAHAM — During a joint meeting on June 18, the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School Committee and Hampden Board of Selectmen discussed the future ownership of Thornton W. Burgess School.
by Keith J. O’Connor | Jun 26, 2024 | Local Headlines, Local News, Somers
SOMERS — For those who have never run a 5K, the Somers Summer Series 5K, which begins July 10, is a more informal way to ease into running a more competitive, traditional race.