Workers’ rights groups honor those who died on the job
SPRINGFIELD — Framed black-and-white photos lined the lawn in front of Teamsters Local 404 on Progress Avenue. Each of them was in memory of a worker who died on the job.
Blessed Buys Thrift Shoppe readying to open new space
WESTFIELD — Blessed Buys Thrift Shoppe has been busy this winter preparing a new space in the basement of the First Congregational Church at 18 Broad St., directly behind its current store in Old Town Hall.
So That Reminds Me: Gonzalez reacts to Baystate’s merger with Mercy
SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Health’s recent acquisition of Mercy Medical Center, set to become official on Nov. 1, is making waves throughout the region as people scramble to prepare for what this will mean for health care in Western Massachusetts.
Longmeadow student wins Congressional Art Competition
LONGMEADOW — A Longmeadow High School student’s artwork is slated to hang on the walls of the U.S. Capitol for the next year after her victory in the 2026 Congressional Art Competition.
Foundations for Success to offer one-stop-shop for early childhood
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Public Schools Superintendent Sonia Dinnall was joined on the steps of City Hall by state officials and the CEOs of three area children’s education organizations to launch Foundations for Success Springfield.
Holyoke City Council appoints Allen as new city auditor
HOLYOKE — The Holyoke City Council has appointed Cheryl Allen to become 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.