Springfield candidates talk campaigns at sheriff’s picnic
SPRINGFIELD — For the latest episode of “So That Reminds Me,” the hosts took the podcast on the road to Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi’s annual cookout on Aug. 19.
C3 Hispanic Heritage domino tournament returns Aug. 29
CHICOPEE — For the fourth straight year, the C3 Hispanic Heritage Domino Tournament will return to Wisnowski Park on Saturday, Aug. 29, from noon to 6 p.m.
Janeczek becomes Chicopee’s chief human resources officer after council appointment
CHICOPEE — Chicopee’s Human Resources Department has a new person in charge after Bianca Janeczek’s appointment as the chief human resources officer was confirmed during a special City Council meeting on Aug. 18.
Florence Bank opens new branch in Holyoke
HOLYOKE — Elected officials, staff members and residents gathered outside the new Florence Bank Holyoke branch at 1490 Northampton St. on Aug. 20 to celebrate the bank’s ribbon-cutting ceremony.
State DEP to fund water pollution mitigation plan in the Congamond Lakes
SOUTHWICK — It was announced at the most recent Lake Management Committee meeting that the state’s Department of Environmental Protection will fund the continued development of a plan to improve water quality in the three Great Ponds.
Select Board considers committee to draft zoning bylaws for green energy systems
SOUTHWICK — The Select Board postponed a decision on creating a committee to draft a bylaw for green energy systems requested by the Planning Board at its Aug. 17 meeting