Agawam City Council passes $116.6 million budget
AGAWAM — The Agawam City Council unanimously approved Mayor Christopher Johnson’s $116.6 million fiscal year 2026 general operating budget during its June 16 meeting.
Local cooling center locations with heat wave on the way
With hot days ahead, Reminder Publishing compiled a list of cooling stations available in local cities and towns for residents to beat the heat this summer. This list will be updated throughout the summer and as more cooling locations become available. If your town is...Fourth of July charity run, Freedom Four Miler, to benefit ELEEF
EAST LONGMEADOW — While hundreds of people turn out to watch East Longmeadow’s Independence Day parade each year, others prefer to take to the street themselves in the Fourth of July Freedom Four Miler.
East Longmeadow Public Library kicks off summer reading season
EAST LONGMEADOW — Hundreds of children were joined by their families at the East Longmeadow Public Library for the June 11 kickoff to the 2025 summer reading season. The library was filled with raffles, swag bags and activities. There was also children’s entertainment, billed as Music with Mr. Liam and Magic with Ed. The theme of this year’s summer reading is “Level Up at Your Library.”
East Longmeadow Town Council hears veterans’ memorial request, discusses move
EAST LONGMEADOW — Terry Glusko and the ad hoc East Longmeadow Veterans Memorial Committee came before the Town Council on June 11 to request $106,484 to help build a small memorial park on the front lawn of the Pleasant View Senior Center.
Hampden Selectboard decides if camp regulations apply to program
HAMPDEN — Parks and Recreation Director Dan Blanchard and Eastern Hampden Shared Public Health Services Director Finn McCool asked the Selectboard to weigh in on whether the annual summer program operated by the Parks and Recreation Department at Memorial Park was a “camp.”