by Sarah Heinonen | Jan 5, 2026 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — On the last day of 2025, the family of Gunnery Sgt. Thomas Sullivan, Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno and state Rep. Angelo Puppolo were on hand to present donations to the Westover Air Reserve Base 6 Marines and Pope Francis Preparatory School.
by Tyler Garnet | Jan 5, 2026 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
CHICOPEE — The Kwanzaa Collective stopped in Chicopee on Dec. 30 to educate the public and celebrate the fifth day of Kwanzaa.
by Sarah Heinonen | Jan 5, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield honored its native son and NBA star Travis Best by naming the Central High School court where he once played in his honor.
by Amy Porter | Jan 5, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Westfield
WESTFIELD — Linda Saltus, chairman of the Building & Grounds Committee for the Westfield Athenaeum, said the ongoing work at the library is nearing completion.
by Dennis Hackett | Jan 5, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — From Jan. 9-11, the Boar’s Head Festival will take place at Trinity United Church in Springfield.
by Mike Lydick | Jan 5, 2026 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local News
Daniel Cohen, the newest pastor at the Agawam Congregational Church, is the author of a recently published book on humility, “It’s Not All About You! The Secret Joy of Practical Humility.”