SPRINGFIELD — More than 7,000 islands lie in the blue-green waters of the Caribbean Sea. From Aruba to the Dominican Republic, and St. Lucia to Turks and Caicos, the cultures and traditions of the people there are varied. Each year, those who have come to call Springfield home can get a taste of the Caribbean with the Springfield Carribean Carnival Parade.
CHICOPEE — For the second straight year, the Hispanic Heritage Domino Tournament will be hosted on Saturday, Aug. 17, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lucy Wisnowski Park, 32 Chestnut St.
CHICOPEE — Mayor John Vieau and the Chicopee Police Department were able to fulfill a dream for Make-A-Wish recipient Xander Padilla by swearing him in to be a cop for the day.
SOUTHWICK — The Conservation Commission implemented several measures during its meeting on Aug. 5 in an attempt to reduce the continued overuse of the area for active, not passive, recreation to comply with the conservation restriction placed on the North Pond Conservation Area by the state.
WESTFIELD — Their business relationship has lasted longer than most marriages — partners Sherri Morini and Fran Frere are approaching four decades running the Creative Kids preschool together in Westfield.
Ian Ireland was one of 60 golfers who hit the links in Feeding Hills to benefit a sanctuary for unwanted animals in Westfield.