Summer concert series returns to Aldenville Commons
CHICOPEE — The Aldenville Summer Concerts kicked off on July 2 and will run through Aug. 14 at 6:30 p.m. at the Aldenville Commons on Grattan Street.
New middle school building topped off, new check point in project
HOLYOKE — Community leaders and members gathered at the site of the former Peck Middle School on June 24 for an official “topping off” ceremony as the final, and highest, steel beam of the framed two-story new middle school building was placed.
Wilbraham, Hampden whacked by strong summer storm
On the afternoon of June 22, areas of Hampden and Wilbraham were impacted by a severe thunderstorm that swept through the region.
HWRSD, Hampden selectmen discuss future of Thornton W. Burgess School
WILBRAHAM — During a joint meeting on June 18, the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School Committee and Hampden Board of Selectmen discussed the future ownership of Thornton W. Burgess School.
Hampden conducts public meeting on Master Plan process
HAMPDEN — On June 17, the town of Hampden hosted its first public meeting in its process of creating a new Master Plan to guide the town for the next 10-15 years.
Longmeadow water rate debate carries on, Levine warns of ‘sticker shock’
LONGMEADOW — After more than an hour of discussion on June 17, the Longmeadow Select Board elected to hold off on setting the town’s water and sewer rates for fiscal year 2025 until the body could meet with a representative from the Springfield Water and Sewer Commission.