AGAWAM — The West of the River Chamber of Commerce’s annual Food Fest West will take place on Nov. 20 at Crestview Country Club from. 5:30-8 p.m., bringing in some great restaurants, eateries and new types of cuisine.
AGAWAM — Agawam is a diverse school district that rivals some urban districts in terms of language and country of origin for students.
WESTFIELD — Elizabeth Hanechak of Russell, a Life Scout with Troop 124 in Westfield, kicked off an Eagle Scout community service project over the weekend, collecting electronic waste for e-cycling from over 200 Westfield residents at City Hall.
The act of giving is the ability to give selflessly and willingly. As the holiday season approaches and folks prepare their to-do list, feelings of gratitude inspires people to reflect and think about others; it’s a reminder that everyday is an opportunity to give.
The morning after the Nov. 5 election, while control of the U.S. House of Representatives was still in the air, the outcome in Massachusetts’ First Congressional District was clear. U.S. Rep. Richard Neal (D-Springfield) won a 19th term, his sixth representing the westernmost district in the state.
AGAWAM — For Agawam artist Suzanne DiSessa, who has been learning how to paint the past seven years, painting gives her endless problem solving opportunities.