by Peter Tuohy | Mar 13, 2026 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local News
AGAWAM — Agawam Community Artists and Artisans are calling beginner and experienced Western Massachusetts artists to participate in their Mosaic Project. The theme this year is “New England Treasures,” showcasing what artists love about living in New England.
by Chris Maza | Mar 13, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Westfield
WESTFIELD — With the state’s new high school graduation framework taking shape, funding for staffing and resources to complete the proposed requirements is top of mind for administrators at the local level.
by Tyler Garnet | Mar 12, 2026 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News
HOLYOKE — By becoming grand colleen on Feb. 14, Jayden Christie fulfilled a dream that she has had since childhood, when she watched past colleens go by on their floats during Holyoke St. Patrick’s Day Parade weekend.
by Dennis Hackett | Mar 11, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — Food truck businesses in Springfield could soon be getting more regulations after the City Council approved the first step of a food truck ordinance at its March 9 meeting.
by Tyler Garnet | Mar 11, 2026 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Public Schools face a $2.6 million budget gap, according to a presentation that was shared with the School Committee on March 9 by interim Superintendent Anthony Soto.
by Dennis Hackett | Mar 10, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — The public speak out sessions prior to Springfield’s City Council meetings could soon be part of the agenda for regular meetings if a pilot introduced at the council’s March 9 meeting moves forward.