Springfield’s Ward 5 council candidates outline priorities
SPRINGFIELD — With the Nov. 4 general election only a few weeks away, Reminder Publishing is sending questionnaires to City Council candidates on the ballot.
Healey visits Holyoke to highlight public safety initiative
HOLYOKE — On Sept. 29, Gov. Maura Healey hosted the second regional roundtable discussion about collaborative public safety strategies statewide and the results of the 2025 Commonwealth Project Safe Neighborhood Initiative initiative so far.
New report confirms lack of housing stock in region
SPRINGFIELD — A new study conducted by Way Finders and the University of Massachusetts Donahue Institute confirms that Western Mass. is facing a severe housing shortage across its four counties.
Construction moving forward on new Agawam High School
AGAWAM — Construction of the new high school “remains on time and on budget at this point,” said Mayor Christopher Johnson in a recent update on the project to the School Committee.
Eighth annual Apple Fest returns to Apple Place
EAST LONGMEADOW — On Sept. 27, the Apple Place hosted its eighth annual Apple Fest.
Wilbraham Planning Board discusses creation of master plan
WILBRAHAM — At the Sept. 24 Wilbraham Planning Board meeting, board member Jack Luttrell kicked off a lively discussion about developing a master plan.