LONGMEADOW — Even though the Fourth of July has long passed, Longmeadow isn’t losing the 250th anniversary spirit as the town will plant a liberty tree and hold a reading of the Declaration of Independence on Oct. 4.
AGAWAM — The Agawam City Council railed against state mandates and a lack of local control around housing at its meeting Sept. 21.
WESTFIELD — The City Council approved a resolution at its Sept. 17 meeting authorizing the mayor to enter into an intermunicipal agreement for a public health shared service program with East Longmeadow, Agawam and West Springfield.
CHICOPEE — A $50,000 earmark will bolster the Chicopee American Legion Post 452 and its facilities thanks to state Sen. John Velis’s efforts.
HOLYOKE — October’s imminent arrival means “spooky season” is almost here, and the Wistariahurst Museum is hosting a bevy of events to celebrate this festive time of year.
SPRINGFIELD — After a months-long controversy regarding At Large City Councilor Justin Hurst’s objections to funding for property redevelopment connected to City Clerk Gladys Oyola-Lopez, the City Council voted to approve the $100,000 in community preservation funding. Where Hurst smelled smoke, his colleagues said there was no fire.