by Cliff Clark | Jan 22, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Southwick
SOUTHWICK — While it’s been several months since the Select Board committed to building a fiber optic network as a pilot project to gauge customer participation rates, getting the project off the ground is still in the works.
by Tyler Garnet | Jan 22, 2026 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News
HOLYOKE — Heading into his second term, Mayor Joshua Garcia shared his goals and upcoming projects for the city of Holyoke in a sit-down with Reminder Publishing.
by Sarah Heinonen | Jan 22, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno and Chief Development Officer Timothy Sheehan sat down recently with Reminder Publishing to discuss the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead for the city in 2026.
by Cliff Clark | Jan 21, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Westfield
WESTFIELD — Because too many vehicles park on the city’s streets and roads during a snowstorm, the efforts of the DPW and private snowplow operators to clear the streets are all too often slowed.
by Cliff Clark | Jan 21, 2026 | Hampden County, Hilltowns, Local News, Southwick, Westfield
For those in the area who take advantage of the state’s open burning season from Jan. 15 to May 1, each local fire department has its own policies to ensure the public’s safety.
by Amy Porter | Jan 21, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Westfield
WESTFIELD — The City Council voted 9-3 to settle a civil lawsuit for $1.275 million filed against the city by Shaker Farms Country Club in 2024.