by Tyler Garnet | Jun 29, 2026 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News
HOLYOKE — As many residents express their struggles with rising costs and increasing rent, the Holyoke City Council approved a non-binding resolution during its June 16 meeting that supports rent stabilization to protect tenants and neighborhoods.
by Sarah Heinonen | Jun 26, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — Hampden County District Attorney Anthony Gulluni was joined by Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno and local and state police to announce that law enforcement had undertaken a multi-agency initiative to arrest and otherwise stop people who are threatening the city’s safety and quality of life.
by Peter Tuohy | Jun 26, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, West Springfield
WEST SPRINGFIELD — The Eastern States Exposition has continued its 32-year relationship with the town of West Springfield by presenting a check for $351,742 to the Eastern States Exposition-West Springfield Trust, providing assistance to a number of local businesses and organizations each year.
by Peter Tuohy | Jun 26, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Longmeadow
LONGMEADOW — Longmeadow Public Schools has officially shut the doors, and the School Committee has completed its final meeting for the 2025-2026 school year, welcoming the summer with new committee and district roles.
by Peter Tuohy | Jun 26, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Wilbraham
WILBRAHAM — Rick’s Place in Wilbraham has officially cut the ribbon on its new and expanded location at 35 Post Office Park, Suite 3501D, ensuring that even more of its participants will have an open door to mental health and grief support when it’s needed.
by Tyler Garnet | Jun 25, 2026 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
CHICOPEE — As the World Cup attracts countless viewers this summer, Rumbleseat Bar & Grille just took advantage of Gov. Maura Healey’s bill that allows bars and restaurants to extend their hours over the next couple of months.