by Cliff Clark | Jan 6, 2025 | Hampden County, Local Headlines, Local News, Southwick
SOUTHWICK — As early as this spring, residents will start seeing bright reds signs around town promoting Southwick, which is the Economic Development Commission’s most recent initiative to brand the town as a recreation destination.
by Amy Porter | Jan 6, 2025 | Hampden County, Local News, More Articles, Westfield
WESTFIELD — Members of the Westfield community joined together on Sunday, Dec. 29 for the Community Menorah Lighting at the Elm Street Plaza on the fifth night of Hanukkah.
by Amy Porter | Jan 6, 2025 | Hampden County, Local News, More Articles, Westfield
WESTFIELD — Lincoln VanHeynigen was recognized at a formal ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 28 at 10 a.m. at the First Congregational Church in Westfield for his recent attainment of Eagle Scout with Westfield’s Scouting Troop 109. In attendance were Mayor Michael McCabe, state Sen. John Velis and state Rep. Kelly Pease.
by Amy Porter | Jan 6, 2025 | Hampden County, Local News, Westfield
WESTFIELD — On Saturday, Jan. 25, a group of intrepid souls will brave the winter waters of Hampton Ponds State Park for the 21st Annual Penguin Plunge, to raise money for the Amelia Park Children’s Museum.
by Ron Chimelis | Jan 6, 2025 | Franklin County, Hampden County, Hampshire County, Local News, Photo Slider, Springfield
The 2024 Toy for Joy campaign is in the books. The thousands of families and children who enjoyed toys, gifts, books and games this Christmas season offer their heartfelt thanks for the generosity of their fellow citizens and neighbors.
by Sarah Heinonen | Jan 6, 2025 | Dining and Entertainment, Features, Ludlow
LUDLOW — Plenty of people are creative but Exit 7 Players want to know if they can be creative under pressure. Beginning Friday, Jan. 17, playwrights will have just one day to create a work for the stage, actors will have less than that to learn their lines and directors will have to make it all come together for the second Annual 48-Hour Play Festival.