by Tyler Garnet | Feb 10, 2025 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local Headlines, Local News
CHICOPEE — During the Feb. 4 City Council meeting, Planning and Development Department Director Lee Pouliot sent a communication to update the community on the Safe Streets For All grant that was awarded to Chicopee nearly two years ago.
by Ryan Feyre | Feb 7, 2025 | Hampden County, Local Headlines, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Mayoral Aide Shenell Ford was recently chosen to participate in the inaugural year of Vital Village Networks National Birth Justice Fellowship Program, an 18-month initiative that aims to advance birth equity across the country.
by Chris Maza | Feb 7, 2025 | Hampshire County, Local Headlines, Local News, Northampton
NORTHAMPTON — In an effort to showcase the benefits and services available for veterans and their families, Central Hampshire Veterans Services will be hosting a Veteran’s Benefits Event on Wednesday Feb. 26 from 4-6 p.m. at the Northampton Senior Center.
by Trent Levakis | Feb 7, 2025 | Hampshire County, Local Headlines, Local News, Northampton
NORTHAMPTON — In a Valentine-karaoke-theatrical-spectacular, the Iron Horse Music Hall will host the third annual “Big Love Little Performances: A Lip-sync & Karaoke Fundraiser” in support of the mission of the Center for Human Development, or CHD’s, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampshire County on Thursday, Feb. 13.
by Tyler Garnet | Feb 4, 2025 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local Headlines, Local News
HOLYOKE — It was recently announced Mayor Joshua A. Garcia has been named grand marshal of the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Tralee, Ireland.
by Amy Porter | Feb 3, 2025 | Hampden County, Local Headlines, Local News, Westfield
WESTFIELD — After a swastika was found drawn on a Westfield Middle School student’s notebook on Tuesday, Jan. 28, Principal Jesse McMillan responded with a letter to the school community. He said earlier in the month, swastikas were also found drawn inside a school-issued device and on an eraser that was found on the floor.