by Amy Porter | Jun 5, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Westfield
WESTFIELD — Mayor Michael A. McCabe announced that construction on the long-awaited rebuild of the Westfield Skate Park is set to commence in early July following a successful bid process.
by Peter Tuohy | Jun 5, 2026 | East Longmeadow, Hampden County, Local News
EAST LONGMEADOW — After a career that spanned over 40 years in East Longmeadow town government, Councilor Marilyn Richards is bidding adieu at the end of June.
by Sarah Heinonen | Jun 5, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield leadership has continued its work to improve the city’s neighborhood parks, with the unveiling of renovated grounds at Blunt Park.
by Cliff Clark | Jun 5, 2026 | Easthampton, Hampden County, Hampshire County, Local News, Northampton, Southwick, Westfield
SPRINGFIELD — Fulfilling one of the recommendations in the Master Plan and with the support of the Select Board, the Pioneer Valley Transit Authority, in partnership with the Franklin Regional Transit Authority, launched a new public transit route that includes Southwick.
by Sarah Heinonen | Jun 5, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — At exactly 4:38 p.m. on a pleasant and sunny June 1, the bell of Old First Church in Court Square rang 15 times, one for each year since a devastating EF3 tornado carved a path of destruction through the city of Springfield and nine other communities.
by Amy Porter | Jun 5, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Westfield
WESTFIELD — Legislative and Ordinance Committee Chair William Onyski brought a new ordinance to regulate electric bikes to the City Council on May 20.