ValleyBike to officially return to the region in mid-August
NORTHAMPTON — After a slight delay and several months of laying idle, the regional ValleyBike Share program will officially make its return on Aug. 12.
Springfield Thunderbirds host Community Caravan
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Thunderbirds visited Forest Park for the second of three Community Caravan events on July 22. The event featured an appearance from Thunderbirds mascot Boomer and team staff, as well as a wide variety of activities and vendors, street hockey activities, and food. The first Community Caravan event took place in June at Look Park in Northampton and a third will take place at Amelia Park in Westfield on Aug. 17, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Casino grant to fund garage, green space, police equipment in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — The Massachusetts Gaming Commission recently announced it had awarded Springfield $2.86 million for improvements for fiscal year 2025 through its Community Mitigation Fund.
Dinosaur legacies live on in Western Mass. locations
Although they roamed the Earth over 230 million years ago, the legacy of dinosaurs carries on in Western Mass. thanks to a couple crucial resources in the area.
Monson welcomes Murdock as new veterans service officer
MONSON — The town of Monson recently welcomed Michelle Murdock as the town’s new veterans service officer.
Monson Select Board approves Housing Production Plan
MONSON — At its July 23 meeting, the Monson Select Board approved the presented Chapter 40B Housing Production Plan, finalizing the required approval process.