AGAWAM — When Agawam City Councilor Tom Hendrickson announced on Jan. 23 he would challenge incumbent state Rep. Nicholas Boldyga to represent the 3rd Hampden District, it was for several reasons, including the fact that Boldyga is not responsive to his constituents.
SPRINGFIELD — On a cold January morning, elected officials and Behavioral Health Network leadership gathered outside the doors of its new facility at 583 East Columbus Ave. to cut the ribbon, officially opening the Abilities Learning Center.
EASTHAMPTON — While Tavern on the Hill was listed on the market this past fall, owners Amy and Larry Guyette want the public to know they are still open and operating as usual.
CHICOPEE — Public officials and offices across Chicopee mourned the loss of Chester “Chet” Szetela, a longtime School Committee member and pillar of the Chicopee community who passed away on Jan. 12 at 88 years old.
EAST LONGMEADOW — On Jan. 17, Suzanne Gile and a team of over 100 volunteers packed 21,633 meals for 11 food pantries across Connecticut and Massachusetts, after raising $8,500 and partnering with the agency End Hunger New England.