West of the River Chamber hosts ugly sweater party
WEST SPRINGFIELD – The West of the River Chamber of Commerce hosted its “ugly sweater” holiday party at the Springfield Country Club on Dec. 10 for a night of networking.
Wreaths Across America convoy makes stop in Agawam
AGAWAM — With Wreaths Across America taking place on Dec. 14, WAA’s annual “Escort to Arlington,” the nation’s longest veterans’ parade, made a stop in Agawam on Dec. 10.
Cancer House of Hope hosts annual luminaria event
WEST SPRINGFIELD – The Center of Human Development Cancer House of Hope hosted its annual luminaria event on Dec. 10 at the West Springfield Town Common.
Chicopee National Night Out achieves national recognition
CHICOPEE — The Chicopee Police Department is celebrating an exciting milestone as the city’s National Night Out climbed to 13th place in the country this year. This achievement reflects the hard work and dedication of city departments, community members and organizers who collaborated to make the event a resounding success.
James “Jim” Meenaghan named 2025 Gallivan Award recipient
HOLYOKE — The Holyoke St. Patrick’s Committee announced on Dec. 10 that James “Jim” Meenaghan is the 52nd recipient of the Gallivan Award, which is awarded to a long-standing member of the association who, while not a resident of the city of Holyoke, has made significant contributions to the overall success of the parade and the association.
Chicopee welcomes Gándara’s Los Campeones program
CHICOPEE — On Thursday, Nov. 22, Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi, Gándara Center CEO Lois Nesci, state Sen. John Velis (D-Westfield), Chicopee Mayor John Vieau, and a representative from the office of state Sen. Adam Gomez (D-Springfield), along with a host of community members, joined together for the grand opening of Los Campeones, a residential treatment program for men.