by Tyler Garnet | May 22, 2026 | Amherst, Belchertown, Chicopee, Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News, Springfield, Westfield
On the latest episode of “So That Reminds Me,” hosts Ryan Feyre and Tyler Garnet sat down with Holyoke Pride Committee members Jeffery Bianche and Jeffrey Anderson-Burgos, while Chris Maza and Dennis Hackett sat down with Springfield Pride Parade Founder and CEO Taurean Bethea to chat about what’s in store for Pride Month in their respective communities.
by Tyler Garnet | May 22, 2026 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News
HOLYOKE — Kmart Plaza may soon have new tenants and a fresh look after Mayor Joshua Garcia announced the developer’s plan for the space at 2201 Northampton St.
by Sarah Heinonen | May 22, 2026 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local News
AGAWAM — The Agawam City Council and Alfred Pajer, owner of Pajer Superette, 400 Cooper St., struck a compromise regarding the planned roadway upgrades at the intersection of Cooper, Suffield and Rowley streets.
by Tyler Garnet | May 21, 2026 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News
HOLYOKE — Community members, families, advocates and local organizations will come together on Sunday, May 31, at 2 p.m. for the first Holyoke Lupus Awareness Walk at the city’s Heritage State Park on 221 Appleton St.
by Peter Tuohy | May 21, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, West Springfield
WEST SPRINGFIELD — West Springfield Mayor William Reichelt is emphasizing the town’s strong financial position after releasing the fiscal year 2027 budget.
by Sarah Heinonen | May 21, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — On the first day of the City Council’s budget review process, councilors reviewed the budget requests of two of the city’s largest departments: schools and police.