West Side Town Council bids farewell to departing members
WEST SPRINGFIELD — During the West Springfield Town Council meeting on Dec. 15, Town Council members praised the departing members for their public service.
Educators vote ‘no confidence’ in Holyoke School Committee’s bargaining team
HOLYOKE — The Holyoke Teachers Association hosted a press conference on Dec. 17 to announce that members of the HTA overwhelmingly voted no confidence in the School Committee’s bargaining team following months of stalled negotiations.
Wilbraham Select Board appoints two police officers to Police Department
WILBRAHAM — The Wilbraham Select Board interviewed and appointed Ostaquio Rodrigues and Nicholas Cervizzi to the Wilbraham Police Department in its Dec. 15 meeting. Police Chief Edward Lennon presented the candidates to the Select Board.
Agawam City Council bids farewell to three councilors
AGAWAM — The Agawam City Council meeting on Dec. 15 served as the final one for councilors Gerald Smith, Peter Smus and Maria Valego, who were beaten in their races in the 2025 election.
Southwick Cemetery hosts 2025 Wreaths Across America ceremony
SOUTHWICK — Southwick Cemetery hosted the 2025 Wreaths Across America ceremony on Dec. 13 to honor Southwick’s veterans, continuing a meaningful tradition of remembrance and gratitude.
Italian Christmas Market comes to Springfield’s south end
SPRINGFIELD — On Winthrop Street in the heart of Springfield’s south end, members of the area’s Italian American community filtered in and out of a tent, buying holiday gifts from local artisans, eating roasted pecans and listening to a musician perform Christmas carols.