by Tyler Garnet | Sep 23, 2025 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News, More Local Headlines
The Healey-Driscoll administration recently announced that 30 school districts, including Holyoke and Chicopee, in partnership with over 100 community-based preschool programs, will receive a total of $20.3 million in Commonwealth Preschool Partnership Initiative grants to expand access to high-quality, affordable preschool for children and families across Massachusetts.
by Cliff Clark | Sep 23, 2025 | Hampden County, Local Headlines, Local News, Southwick
SOUTHWICK — Based on the “butterfly effect,” administrators at Southwick Regional School are rolling out SRS Helping Hands Kindness in Motion to give students a way to make a difference for their communities and their fellow students.
by Ryan Feyre | Sep 23, 2025 | Hampden County, Local News, Photo Slider, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — A massive fire that occurred at Chet’s Auto Wrecking and Scrap Yard was possibly caused by a lithium-ion battery, but that has not been confirmed.
by Sarah Heinonen | Sep 23, 2025 | Hampden County, Local Headlines, Local News, West Springfield
WEST SPRINGFIELD — When people think of the Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity, they may picture volunteers swinging hammers.
by Ryan Feyre | Sep 23, 2025 | Hampden County, Local News, More Local Headlines, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — A vote to set minimum square footage standards for apartments and condominiums in the city will have to wait until another City Council meeting.
by Tyler Garnet | Sep 23, 2025 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local News, More Articles
AGAWAM — Mayor Christopher Johnson joined the City Council meeting on Sept. 15 to introduce the new IT Director, Peter Kochanek, to the council and community.