LONGMEADOW — Cities and towns across Western Massachusetts are exploring municipally owned internet networks. Chicopee, Westfield and South Hadley operate networks, while Hampden, East Longmeadow, West Springfield, Wilbraham and Southwick are at various stages of municipal fiber projects with different internet service providers.
HOLYOKE — A gathering outside of City Hall to observe National Breast Cancer Awareness Month was hosted by city officials and members of the Each Moment We’re Alive Cancer Support Network, or EMWA, an organization focused on aiding those in remission with mental health services after surviving the disease.
HOLYOKE — The Eagle Eye Institute is inviting the public to its Step Up For Equity In Nature Walk and Celebration on Saturday, Oct. 26 at Ashley Reservoir.
HOLYOKE — Cataldo Ambulance Service hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of a new base in Holyoke on Oct. 2.
CHICOPEE — French heritage will be remembered and celebrated on Sunday, Oct. 27 at 1 p.m., with the dedication of a new monument. The rain date will be Sunday, Nov. 3.
CHICOPEE — Chicopee will once again be rolling out the orange carpet for its annual Halloween Spooktacular event on Thursday, Oct. 24 from 4-7 p.m. at Szot Park, 687 Front St.