HOLYOKE — On Feb. 17, Gov. Maura Healey and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll visited the International Volleyball Hall of Fame in Holyoke as part of two campaign stops in Western Massachusetts.
SPRINGFIELD — City Council President Tracye Whitfield will not step down from her position leading the city’s legislative body. At a Feb. 16 press conference on the steps of City Hall, Whitfield said that she respected Ward 6 Councilor Victor Davila’s opinion but would “respectfully and firmly decline” his call for her to give up the gavel.
CHICOPEE — The Harmony House of Western Massachusetts was in need of items listed on their Feb. 4 Amazon Wishlist, including toilet paper and exam gloves. Less than a week later, several people answered the call and donated those necessary items.
WILBRAHAM — With tax season upon us, state Rep. Angelo Puppolo hosted an informational event to educate about tax credits that people might not know they’re eligible for at the Wilbraham Senior Center on Feb. 12.
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield City Council met on Feb. 13 to rescind a vote, but City Councilor Victor Davila called for Council President Tracye Whitfield to step down from her position amid controversy stemming from a financial and familial conflict of interest.
AGAWAM — Even though the current school year doesn’t end until June, plans are moving ahead for some changes in the district for the 2026-27 school year. School Superintendent Sheila Martin highlighted the changes in her “Superintendent’s Notes” portion of the School Committee’s Feb. 10 meeting.