Sheriff’s picnic draws candidates for statewide positions
SPRINGFIELD — For Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi, the annual sheriff’s picnic is less about self-aggrandizing and more about informing the public about the ballot come election time.
Florence Bank opens new branch in Holyoke
HOLYOKE — Elected officials, staff members and residents gathered outside the new Florence Bank Holyoke branch at 1490 Northampton St. on Aug. 20 to celebrate the bank’s ribbon-cutting ceremony.
STRM: Velis sounds off on recent statewide issues
On the latest episode of “So That Reminds Me,” state Sen. John Velis sat down with co-hosts Ryan Feyre and me to discuss data centers, cellphone and social media policies, upcoming ballot questions and opioid settlement funds.
Milleron and Whalen debate ahead of primary, midterm elections
SPRINGFIELD — Two people looking to unseat U.S. Rep. Richard Neal in the Massachusetts 1st Congressional House District met at a debate on Aug. 11 to discuss their politics, priorities and approach. Of those, the most daylight between Nadia Milleron and Jeromie Whalen was in their approach.
State funding to help Holyoke’s early literacy levels
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Public Schools is getting some help in the reading department.
Holyoke sports complex future remains nebulous
HOLYOKE — The probability of a sports complex and new home for the International Volleyball Hall of Fame coming to Holyoke is still up in the air.