by Cliff Clark | Jun 10, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Southwick
SOUTHWICK — The Conservation Commission approved a plan it had been developing for over six months to restore the areas of the North Pond Conservation Area that have been severely eroded by foot traffic.
by Sarah Heinonen | Jun 10, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — It was a sunny, idyllic summer day in Springfield when U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, Mayor Domenic Sarno and state Rep. Bud Williams joined residents to cut the ribbon on the renovated Magazine Park.
by Chris Maza | Jun 10, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Westfield
WESTFIELD — Acknowledging that the use of artificial intelligence and the need for supporting data centers are not only becoming a fact of life but also a potential economic boon for the state, state Sen. John Velis renewed his push for assurances that the energy and water impacts of these centers do not impact local rate payers.
by Ryan Feyre | Jun 10, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Westfield
WESTFIELD — In the eyes of Kathi Bradford, the pride flag is more than a fabric; it’s a promise to not mistake small progress for permanent justice.
by Cliff Clark | Jun 10, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Southwick
SOUTHWICK — The Select Board was talking trash during its meeting on June 1 before it raised the annual regular transfer sticker price from $180 to $195 and the senior sticker from $95 to $110.
by Tyler Garnet | Jun 9, 2026 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News
HOLYOKE — A proposed data center at the former Hampden Paper Complex on Water Street has sparked debate in Holyoke after the City Council discussed a zoning amendment to ban the facilities during its June 2 meeting.