by Dennis Hohenberger | May 30, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Longmeadow
LONGMEADOW — The town of Longmeadow hosted an online forum on May 21 to discuss its proposed long-range plan. The plan will serve as a roadmap for creating a climate-resilient and equitable community over the next 10 to 20 years.
by Bill Zito | May 30, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Longmeadow
LONGMEADOW — In contrast to a number of towns in the area, Longmeadow is presenting a somewhat healthy ballot chart with contested races for Select Board and School Committee.
by Tyler Lederer | May 29, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, More Articles, Westfield
WESTFIELD — Mayor Michael McCabe is seeking Planning Board approval to place an electronic sign in front of City Hall.
by Mike Lydick | May 29, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Photo Slider, Westfield
A Westfield team is among eight vintage baseball teams from throughout the Northeast that will gather for some old-fashioned baseball bliss play at the first-ever Old Tyme Base Ball Festival in Suffield, Connecticut, next month.
by Cliff Clark | May 29, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, More Local Headlines, Southwick
SOUTHWICK — There were only a handful of “no” votes heard as fewer than 100 residents gathered May 21 to act on 22 articles at the Annual Town Meeting. Each was approved. Voters agreed to 8% or 9% increases in the general government, public safety and human services...
by Amy Porter | May 29, 2024 | Hampden County, Hilltowns, Local News, Photo Slider
BLANDFORD — On May 21, Chester Elementary School Principal Vanna Maffucio and fourth grade teacher Mikayla Menin invited the fourth grade students and their families to meet after school at Center Cemetery in Blandford, across from the Blandford Fairgrounds, to replace the flags on graves of local veterans.