by Tyler Garnet | Jun 2, 2026 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
CHICOPEE — Aurora’s Pizzeria has a new home down the road from its old storefront, and to celebrate, it hosted a grand reopening ceremony on June 2 at its new 1782 Westover Road location.
by Tyler Garnet | Jun 2, 2026 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
CHICOPEE — The School Committee approved an approximately $139.4 million fiscal year 2027 budget during its June 1 meeting, an increase from $136.7 in FY26.
by Tyler Garnet | Jun 2, 2026 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Hampshire County, Holyoke, Local News, South Hadley
Chicopee, Holyoke and South Hadley are preparing to celebrate Independence Day with fireworks displays that bring residents together for an evening of festivities, family activities and summer tradition.
by Sarah Heinonen | Jun 2, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — This July 4, as children play in the grass, families picnic on blankets and fireworks light up the sky over the Connecticut River, Springfield will celebrate America’s 250th birthday with the sounds of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra playing live at Riverfront Park.
by Peter Tuohy | Jun 2, 2026 | Hampden, Hampden County, Local News, Wilbraham
WILBRAHAM — Students in the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District recently expanded their STEM knowledge by completing hands-on projects and attending the One8 Applied Student Learning Showcase in Boston with Project Lead The Way.
by Sarah Heinonen | Jun 1, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield City Council voted 10-3 to approve the $1.04 billion fiscal year 2027 budget, the first budget in the city’s history to top $1 billion.