by Tyler Garnet | Apr 16, 2026 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
CHICOPEE — The Chicopee Fire Department hosted a press conference with the mayor’s office on April 14 to announce a major upgrade to its emergency medical response capabilities through a new Emergency First Response certification.
by Cliff Clark | Apr 16, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Southwick
SOUTHWICK — When the Southwick Planning Board approved the minor modification of a stormwater permit for the property at 159 Berkshire Ave., the board chair hoped the years-long dispute between the town and property owner was over.
by Tyler Garnet | Apr 16, 2026 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
CHICOPEE — With budget season in full force, the School Department is getting a major boost from the city to supplement its financial outlook this upcoming fiscal year.
by Cliff Clark | Apr 16, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Westfield
WESTFIELD — While the inches of recorded snow that fell in the city this winter was average, the number of plowable events was the reason snow and ice removal costs are over $1 million over last year’s cost.
by Sarah Heinonen | Apr 15, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Longmeadow
LONGMEADOW — Brian Strafach looked around the small, rectangular space where more than a dozen middle schoolers sat with the handful of adults who accompanied them.
by Sarah Heinonen | Apr 15, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — Food truck owners beware. There are new rules for mobile eateries operating on private property in Springfield.