by Dennis Hackett | Dec 3, 2025 | Chicopee, Easthampton, Hampden County, Hampshire County, Holyoke, Local News, Northampton, Springfield
With food insecurity on the rise, and many still recovering from the delayed release of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits in November, the March for the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts returned for another 43-mile trek from Springfield to Greenfield on Nov. 24 and 25.
by Peter Tuohy | Nov 24, 2025 | Hampden County, Local News, Longmeadow
LONGMEADOW — Consideration into the future use of town buildings was given during the Longmeadow Select Board meeting on Nov. 17.
by Peter Tuohy | Nov 24, 2025 | East Longmeadow, Hampden, Hampden County, Local News, Longmeadow, Wilbraham
Towns in Hampden County are beginning to announce their holiday lighting celebrations as the holiday season is quickly approaching.
by Peter Tuohy | Nov 24, 2025 | Hampden, Hampden County, Local News, Wilbraham
WILBRAHAM — As the state of Wilbraham Middle School continues to come into question, the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District School Committee discussed ways to move forward with remediating the building during its Nov. 20 meeting.
by Tina Lesniak | Nov 24, 2025 | East Longmeadow, Hampden County, Local News
EAST LONGMEADOW — After a successful debut last year, the Norcross Tree and Wreath Festival returns for its second season, offering a festive celebration that blends creativity, community spirit and support for one of East Longmeadow’s historic landmarks.
by Peter Tuohy | Nov 24, 2025 | Hampden County, Local News, Longmeadow
LONGMEADOW — After a “robust application and interview process,” according to Town Manager Lyn Simmons, Ryan Paxton was officially appointed to be the next director of public health in Longmeadow at the Select Board meeting on Nov. 3.