by Tyler Garnet | May 12, 2026 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News
HOLYOKE — After three years of deliberation, the Massachusetts Energy Facilities Siting Board has approved, with conditions, Holyoke Gas and Electric’s Liquefied Natural Gas Infrastructure and Resiliency Project.
by Tyler Garnet | May 11, 2026 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Hampshire County, Holyoke, Local News, South Hadley
Holyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia speaks on the importance of Memorial Day during the 2024 ceremony. Reminder Publishing photos by Trent Levakis. Communities across Western Massachusetts and the country are ready to honor their deceased service men and women. Memorial Day...
by Tyler Garnet | May 11, 2026 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News
HOLYOKE — Following more than a year of back-and-forth discussions, the Holyoke Teachers Association and Holyoke School Committee bargaining teams announced that they reached a tentative contract agreement during their mediation session on May 6.
by Cliff Clark | May 8, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Southwick
SOUTHWICK — Current Select Board member Diane Gale is running for a second three-year term on the board and is squaring off against former Select Board member Joseph Deedy. The election will be held on Tuesday, May 12.
by Sarah Heinonen | May 8, 2026 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local News
AGAWAM — The Agawam City Council voted unanimously in favor of a resolution supporting legislation to create “One Touch Make Ready” applications in Massachusetts.
by Cliff Clark | May 8, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Southwick
SOUTHWICK — For over six months, the Planning Board has been working with the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission to reorganize the town’s bylaws, which have been described as awkward due to a piecemeal approach the town has used for over 50 years.