Velis, Finn provide legislative updates
WEST SPRINGFIELD — As chair of the House’s Joint Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets, state Rep. Michael Finn is looking at ways to spur economic development.
Springfield at-large School Committee hopefuls reveal goals
SPRINGFIELD — With the Nov. 4 general election almost upon us, Reminder Publishing sent questionnaires to City Council and School Committee candidates on the ballot.
Shadow, Sound, Spectacle bringing ‘Literary Monsters’ to Holyoke
HOLYOKE — A unique perspective on the works of Edgar Allen Poe, Mary Shelley, Washington Irving, Emily Dickinson and others is coming to Holyoke through the marriage of original music, shadow puppetry and cinematography and special effects.
Local shares stories of dementia as love letter to Memory Care Café
HAMPDEN — An often-quoted poem by Brian A. Chalker reads, “People come into your life for a reason, a season and a lifetime.”
Long list of upgrades needed at new Hampden Town Hall before November
HAMPDEN — Town Administrator Brian Domina presented the Selectboard with a lengthy list of upgrades and fixes needed at the new town hall, 85 Wilbraham Road, before the town offices can move into the building.
Longmeadow fire chief: Department needs more staff, higher ambulance rates
LONGMEADOW — Longmeadow Fire Chief John Rigney delivered what he called the Fire Department’s “state of the union” at the Sept. 15 Select Board meeting.