Hampden Selectboard discusses search for police chief, facilities manager
HAMPDEN — With Police Chief Scott Trombly’s upcoming retirement on July 17, the Selectboard discussed how to undertake the search for a new chief.
Springfield councilors advocate for stricter laws around drugs near playgrounds, schools
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield City Councilors are working to resuscitate a state law that would dish out a two-year mandatory sentence to drug dealers standing within 1,000 feet of schools and playgrounds.
Springfield leaders continue fight against biomass plant
SPRINGFIELD — Public health leaders, along with city and state officials, are continuing to fight a recent ruling that breathes life into the controversial biomass plant proposal by Palmer Renewable Energy.
Burack named East Longmeadow parade grand marshal
EAST LONGMEADOW — East Longmeadow hosts what is widely considered to be the largest Fourth of July parade in Western Massachusetts and the prestigious title of grand marshal is awarded to a member of the community who is giving of themselves to help others and make the town a better place to live. For the 2025 East Longmeadow Fourth of July Parade, that honor belongs to Daniel Burack.
The East Longmeadow Fourth of July Parade: A history nearly as long as the town’s
EAST LONGMEADOW — It’s been a town tradition for as long as anyone can remember, celebrating Independence Day with a festive parade. Today’s parade is recognized as one of the largest in the area. But it wasn’t always such a grand affair. And no one’s really sure when the tradition actually began …
East Longmeadow native turns filmmaking passion to reality
EAST LONGMEADOW — Olivia Upton graduated from East Longmeadow High School in 2018 and did not hesitate. She knew that she wanted to make films and moved to California to attend the Academy of Art University San Francisco. A year later, when the coronavirus pandemic upended her plan, she decided it was as good a time as any and moved to Los Angeles. Since then, Upton has become impressively prolific as a short film producer.