by Sarah Heinonen | Jan 7, 2026 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local News
AGAWAM – Agawam City Clerk Vincent Gioscia swore in Mayor Christopher Johnson, City Councilors Dino Mercadante, Robert Rossi, George Bitzas, Anthony Suffriti, Edward Borgatti, Anthony Russo, Thomas Hendrickson, Peter McNair and Christine Rickmon, and School Committee members Heather Zielenski, Shelley M. Borgatti-Reed, Wendy Rua, Michael Perry, A.J. Christopher and Dawn DeMatteo on Jan. 5
by Amy Porter | Jan 7, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Westfield
WESTFIELD — At the Dec. 18 City Council meeting, Conservation Commission chair Joseph Giffune introduced Nicholas Balik as the new conservation agent for Westfield.
by Tyler Garnet | Jan 7, 2026 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
CHICOPEE — The Melha Shriners along with area Masons presented a special donation to Chicopee First Responders on Dec. 17 at Chicopee Fire Department Station #3 located at 96 Cabot St.
by Trent Levakis | Jan 7, 2026 | Dining and Entertainment, East Longmeadow, Features, Hampden County, Local News
EASTHAMPTON — Heartbeat Theater, a new theater company established by a group of passionate area stage actors and crew is debuting its inaugural production to kick off the new year as they will present “Proof,” opening on Jan. 16 in The Blue Room at CitySpace.
by Peter Tuohy | Jan 7, 2026 | East Longmeadow, Hampden County, Local News
EAST LONGMEADOW — Players and coaches from the East Longmeadow High School basketball spread some holiday cheer at the Pleasant View Senior Center on Dec. 29.
by Sarah Heinonen | Jan 7, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — The Dec. 15 ribbon cutting at Springfield Crossing shopping plaza on the former site of the Eastfield Mall, was an emotional one for many of the lawmakers and developers at the event.