by Tyler Garnet | Jun 2, 2026 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
CHICOPEE — Aurora’s Pizzeria has a new home down the road from its old storefront, and to celebrate, it hosted a grand reopening ceremony on June 2 at its new 1782 Westover Road location.
by Trent Levakis | Jun 2, 2026 | Hampshire County, Local News, Northampton
NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton Juneteenth Festival is returning to the EJ Gare Plaza on Saturday, June 6 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in another year of the vital community gathering dedicated to honoring Black liberation and excellence.
by Tyler Garnet | Jun 2, 2026 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
CHICOPEE — The School Committee approved an approximately $139.4 million fiscal year 2027 budget during its June 1 meeting, an increase from $136.7 in FY26.
by Tina Lesniak | Jun 2, 2026 | Local News, Somers
SOMERS — At first glance, the Roasted Beanery may appear to be another independent coffee shop serving handcrafted drinks and breakfast sandwiches.
by Tyler Garnet | Jun 2, 2026 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Hampshire County, Holyoke, Local News, South Hadley
Chicopee, Holyoke and South Hadley are preparing to celebrate Independence Day with fireworks displays that bring residents together for an evening of festivities, family activities and summer tradition.
by Sarah Heinonen | Jun 2, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — This July 4, as children play in the grass, families picnic on blankets and fireworks light up the sky over the Connecticut River, Springfield will celebrate America’s 250th birthday with the sounds of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra playing live at Riverfront Park.