by Tyler Garnet | Dec 17, 2025 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
CHICOPEE — Chicopee Superintendent Marcus Ware said the school district has several clarifying questions about a recently-released framework by the state that details expectations and requirements for every high schooler before they graduate.
by Debbie Gardner | Dec 17, 2025 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — For the 16th year the Springfield Museums have been taken over with a gingerbread display from local bakers and families.
by Peter Tuohy | Dec 17, 2025 | Hampden, Hampden County, Local News, Wilbraham
WILBRAHAM — The Hampden Wilbraham Education Association held a stand-out demonstration on Dec. 12 at Crane Park, bringing awareness to ongoing challenges educators have faced while working under expired contracts.
by Ron Chimelis | Dec 17, 2025 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
The Toy for Joy Christmas campaign for children is 103 years old, but it’s new to Salvation Army Captain Stacy McNeil, who is inspired by the generosity it represents.
by Peter Tuohy | Dec 16, 2025 | Hampden County, Local News, West Springfield
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Liz Monopoli from the town of West Springfield’s CARE Coalition presented its biannual Prevention Needs Assessment at the West Springfield School Committee meeting on Dec. 9.
by Tyler Garnet | Dec 16, 2025 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News
HOLYOKE — Stakeholders, elected officials and residents gathered on Dec. 9 for a groundbreaking ceremony for Wright’s Block on High Street.