Oral history project is ‘golden opportunity’ for Westfield vets
WESTFIELD — The Westfield Athenaeum is working to help city veterans preserve their military stories and legacies for future generations through a new project.
Local nursing homes facing fines, receivership
Highview of Northampton has seen a high number of fines and flagged deficiencies over the last three years. One of the most fined facilities in Massachusetts by the federal government during the same time, it has also not met state standards for registered nurse hours and is above the national average of health citations.
Five projects by HPS communications team receive national recognition
HOLYOKE — The Holyoke Public Schools communications team was recognized through five different national communications awards highlighting their impressive levels of storytelling and communication within the district.
Garcia talks uptick in gun violence in Holyoke
HOLYOKE — In his weekly newsletter to the public, Holyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia shared some insight through his role as mayor working on issues of gun violence.
Center Fresh Farmers Market thrives at Chestnut Street location
CHICOPEE — Center Fresh Farmers Market has returned to Chicopee Center for another year but this time at Lucy Wisniowski Memorial Park, 32 Chestnut St.
Fareti wins Vincent Falardeau award for talent on and off the field
CHICOPEE — Maria Fareti from Chicopee was awarded the Vincent Falardeau award, which is a scholarship award for the best track athlete in Western Massachusetts.