Westfield remembers loved ones lost to overdose
WESTFIELD — Families and friends gathered to remember their loved ones lost to overdose at the Elm Street Plaza on Overdose Awareness Day, Aug. 31.
Town to make another push to have state release earmark for Middle Pond dredging project
SOUTHWICK — If the town never gets a $500,000 earmark to cover the cost of dredging an area of Middle Pond on Congamond Lakes, it won’t be for lack of trying.
Hot Head Burritos brings Tex-Mex offerings to Chicopee
CHICOPEE — Hot Head Burritos continued its expansion in New England with the opening of a new restaurant at 105 Center St. in Chicopee on Aug. 13. The restaurant marks the brand’s second location in Massachusetts and its 88th systemwide.
Fenton cites ‘geographic politics’ as Governor’s Council bid fails
SPRINGFIELD — Calling the results an illustration of “geographic politics,” Springfield City Councilor and local attorney Michael Fenton failed in his second attempt for the Eighth District seat on the Governor’s Council.
Duffy defeats Dean in 5th Hampden District primary
HOLYOKE — State Rep. Patricia Duffy defeated challenger Dori Dean in the Democratic primary for the 5th Hampden district, which includes Holyoke and part of Chicopee.
AI-powered texts are newest tool in fight against student absenteeism
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield schools and families have another tool to ensure students are not derailed by chronic absenteeism.