by Amy Porter | Jan 6, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Westfield
WESTFIELD — Young adults in the Westfield Public Schools Transition Program spread holiday cheer with annual caroling stops at downtown businesses and a special delivery to the Westfield Animal Shelter on the Monday before Christmas.
by Sarah Heinonen | Jan 6, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — A part of Springfield’s history is one step closer to being brought back to life.
by Tyler Garnet | Jan 6, 2026 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
CHICOPEE — Chicopee Public Schools Maintenance Director Scott Chapdelaine attended the Dec. 17 School Committee meeting to provide an update on the district’s facilities plan.
by Tyler Garnet | Jan 5, 2026 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
CHICOPEE — Recently elected officials were officially sworn in on Jan. 5 to serve their respective roles within the city.
by Cliff Clark | Jan 5, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Southwick
SOUTHWICK — The Select Board voted unanimously to approve the warrant for the Special Town Meeting that included an additional article related to health insurance for the town’s retirees.
by Tyler Garnet | Jan 5, 2026 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News
HOLYOKE — Holyoke welcomed returning and newly elected officials during the 2026 inaugural swearing-in ceremony on Jan. 5 inside the City Hall auditorium.