WESTFIELD — Westfield officials from Mayor Michael McCabe to Airport Manager Christopher Willenborg to Westfield Democratic City Committee Chair Jeffrey Gunther were all impressed by the cooperation and collaboration of federal, state and local agencies in Vice President Kamala Harris’ arrival and departure in Westfield on Saturday, July 27.
SPRINGFIELD — In one of the few contested local political seats in the area, the incumbent said he hasn’t finished the job and the challenger said his opponent has become “a typical career politician.”
SPRINGFIELD — The state Legislature, including the entire Springfield delegation, approved a home rule petition that will allow Police Superintendent Lawrence Akers to remain in the position until the age of 70.
The Hampden District Attorney’s Office and Hampden County Sheriff’s Office were awarded funds as part of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission’s recent release of the fiscal year 2025 regional grants from the Community Mitigation Fund.
LUDLOW — As one of the municipalities immediately surrounding Springfield, Ludlow is one of 11 communities that is eligible for grant funding to offset the impact of the nearby MGM Springfield casino. For fiscal year 2025, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission awarded the town $244,900 for improvements and mitigation.