by Tyler Garnet | May 21, 2026 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
CHICOPEE — The Chicopee City Council has appointed Tiana Steffenhagen as the new city auditor, tasking the official with overseeing municipal finances, conducting independent reviews of city spending and ensuring transparency and accountability across all departments.
by Peter Tuohy | May 21, 2026 | East Longmeadow, Hampden County, Local News
EAST LONGMEADOW — East Longmeadow is preparing to dig up the past and replant a part of the present day as the town’s time capsule events rapidly approach.
by Sarah Heinonen | May 21, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — American Medical Response, an emergency medical services provider, graduated a class of emergency medical technicians and paramedics from its Earn While You Learn program.
by Sarah Heinonen | May 20, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — A resolution by Ward 7 City Councilor Gerry Martin requiring councilors to attend meetings in person caused some fiery debate in the council chambers on May 18.
by Sarah Heinonen | May 20, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — Next month, the inaugural class of seniors will graduate from Veritas Prep Charter Public School.
by Amy Porter | May 19, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Westfield
WESTFIELD — Board President Cynthia Neary said CSF Westfield Dollars for Scholars will award a record-breaking $363,500 in scholarships to 137 deserving students at a ceremony on May 27 at Westfield Middle School.