Chicopee Pride Festival returning for fifth year on June 14
CHICOPEE — The Chicopee Queer Consortium announced two events to celebrate Pride Month and the LGBTQ+ community on Friday, June 13 and Saturday, June 14.
Chicopee approves 600 residential unit project
CHICOPEE — The City Council approved a special permit and waivers for a proposal that includes adding up to 600 new residential apartments at the former Cabotville Mill building and outbuildings on Front Street.
Paper City Clothing opens new location
HOLYOKE — Paper City Clothing Company invited the community to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony on May 30 to showcase their new business at 144 High St.
West Springfield Town Council approves proposed $134 million budget
WEST SPRINGFIELD — The West Springfield Town Council hosted its second public hearing during its June 5 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.
Agawam’s FY26 budget requires no layoffs of existing personnel
AGAWAM — Mayor Christopher Johnson officially unveiled his $116.6 million fiscal year 2026 general operating budget during the June 2 City Council meeting; two weeks before the council officially votes on it.
Ramos submits legislation to allow red light cameras’ installation
SPRINGFIELD — State Rep. Orlando Ramos has filed a bill that would give towns and cities the ability to install red light cameras and automatically fine drivers when they run red lights.