by Tina Lesniak | May 28, 2025 | Hampden County, Local News, Photo Slider, Wilbraham
WILBRAHAM — Nestled in the heart of Wilbraham, Fern Valley Market is quickly establishing itself as a beloved community hub, bringing fresh, locally sourced products to Main Street. Officially opened on May 3, the market is an extension of Fern Valley Farms, a pick-your-own apple orchard tucked into the town’s scenic mountainside.
by Tyler Garnet | May 28, 2025 | Hampden County, Local News, More Articles, West Springfield
WEST SPRINGFIELD — The West Springfield Town Council hosted a public hearing during its May 19 meeting for its fiscal year 2026 capital and operating budget, which is proposed to be approximately $134 million, a 4.54% or $5.8 million increase from FY25.
by Ryan Feyre | May 28, 2025 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local News, Photo Slider
AGAWAM — In response to mounting dissatisfaction with the condition of the town’s athletic fields, Mayor Christopher Johnson announced the formation of a Parks and Fields Task Force to help formalize an improvement plan.
by Tyler Garnet | May 28, 2025 | Amherst, Easthampton, Hampden County, Hampshire County, Holyoke, Local Headlines, Local News, Springfield, West Springfield, Westfield, Wilbraham
The Western Massachusetts Baseball Hall of Fame will be inducting six new members who have made significant contributions to baseball in the region. The induction ceremony will take place on Thursday, June 5, at 6 p.m. at the Wyckoff Country Club, 233 Easthampton Rd., Holyoke.
by Tyler Garnet | May 28, 2025 | East Longmeadow, Franklin Hilltowns, Hampden County, Hampshire County, Holyoke, Local News, Photo Slider
May is Foster Care Awareness Month and All Our Kids launched a public service campaign aimed at raising awareness of the unique challenges faced by foster families and the state of foster care in Western Massachusetts.
by Ryan Feyre | May 28, 2025 | Hampden County, Local News, Photo Slider, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — U.S. Rep. Richard Neal believes that what is currently going on at the federal level will ultimately only benefit the rich.