by Tina Lesniak | May 8, 2025 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local News, More Local Headlines
AGAWAM — The Agawam Fire Department, in partnership with the American Red Cross, has launched a vital home fire preparedness and safety campaign aimed at protecting residents through the free installation of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
by Cliff Clark | May 8, 2025 | Hampden County, Local News, More Articles, Southwick
SOUTHWICK — On Tuesday, May 13, voters will head to the polls to decide which of two men running for the open seat on the Select Board will serve for the next three years.
by Amy Porter | May 8, 2025 | Hampden County, Local News, More Local Headlines, Westfield
WESTFIELD — Organizer Patty Wright is seeking participants for a citywide tag sale weekend on May 17 and 18.
by Amy Porter | May 8, 2025 | Hampden County, Local News, Photo Slider, Westfield
WESTFIELD — At the start of the public hearing for the School Committee on April 28 in the Westfield Intermediate School auditorium, Mayor Michael McCabe gave an overview on the “big picture” of the school and city budget, detailing the main cost drivers, many of which he said are out of the city’s control, and the challenges the city still faces in balancing the budget.
by Ryan Feyre | May 8, 2025 | Hampden County, Local News, Photo Slider, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — For what is the third time in roughly five months, Baystate Health is reducing its workforce as one mechanism to recover from previous operating losses.
by Ryan Feyre | May 8, 2025 | Hampden County, Local News, Photo Slider, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — Two longtime local educators were officially named the new assistant superintendents of the Springfield School Department during the School Committee’s special meeting on April 30.