by Mike Lydick | Mar 20, 2024 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local News
AGAWAM — Dave Mason is an amateur photographer who was in the right spot with his camera to capture a stunning photo that recently took top honors in an outdoor photography contest.
by Bill Zito | Mar 20, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Ludlow
LUDLOW — Two incumbent Board of Selectmen members face challenges for their seats in Ludlow’s annual town election. Incumbents James Gennette and Manuel Silva are opposed by Ludlow businessman Alex Montagna and Police Chief Daniel Valadas. With nine races in this...
by Laura Mason | Mar 20, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Monson
MONSON — Families waited in a line out the door for Granite Valley’s grade 1-3 Literacy Night on March 14. Each visited the various activities while students excitedly showed off their literacy skills and work.
by Laura Mason | Mar 20, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Palmer
PALMER — Superintendent Matthew Francis presented the fiscal year 2025 budget for Palmer Public Schools to the Town Council during its March 11 meeting, serving as a first look into the School Department’s requested funds for the year. This presentation was required...
by Sarah Heinonen | Mar 20, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Palmer
PALMER — The Palmer Town Council voted on Feb. 26 to make native and current Plymouth Assistant Town Manager Brad Brothers the new Palmer town manager. The Town Council conducted interviews with the two finalists, Brothers and Hadley Town Administrator Carolyn Brennan, on Feb. 22.
by Miasha Lee | Mar 20, 2024 | East Longmeadow, Hampden County, Local News
EAST LONGMEADOW — On April 13, the East Longmeadow Lions Club will host its fifth annual Spring Fishing Derby at Heritage Park from 7-10:30 a.m. This free event offers an opportunity for children to enjoy the outdoors while they’re fishing as well as prizes for ages...