by Sarah Heinonen | Oct 14, 2025 | Hampden County, Local News, Photo Slider, West Springfield
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Each year, as part of the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s accountability reporting, it selects schools that have exceeded targets for growth and improvement.
				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					 by Tyler Garnet | Oct 14, 2025 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local Headlines, Local News
CHICOPEE — Chicopee will once again be rolling out the orange carpet for its annual Halloween Spooktacular event on Thursday, Oct. 23, from 4-7 p.m. at Szot Park, 687 Front St.
				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					 by Amy Porter | Oct 14, 2025 | Hampden County, Local News, More Articles, Westfield
WESTFIELD — On a vote of 3-4 at its meeting on Oct. 6, the School Committee voted not to approve the new Westfield Technical Academy application and admissions policy, dated 2025-2026.
				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					 by Ryan Feyre | Oct 14, 2025 | Hampden County, Local Headlines, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the City Council’s Health and Human Services subcommittee met with representatives from Baystate Medical Center on Oct. 6 to learn about their efforts in combatting the disease.
				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by Tyler Garnet | Oct 14, 2025 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News, More Local Headlines
CHICOPEE — With the Nov. 4 general election only a few weeks away, Reminder Publishing sent questionnaires to City Council candidates on the ballot.
				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					 by Sarah Heinonen | Oct 14, 2025 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local News, More Local Headlines
AGAWAM — On Nov. 4, voters in Agawam will decide who will serve them on the School Committee.