Planner shares walkable downtown vision for East Longmeadow
EAST LONGMEADOW — Over the past 20 years, there has been a movement to make downtowns livelier and safer by making them more walkable.
Garcia opens community headquarters for election season
HOLYOKE — Although he is running unopposed in the upcoming November election, Mayor Joshua A. Garcia redefined what it means to campaign without an opponent by opening a new campaign headquarters at 120 High St. on Oct. 1.
Data gathering continues on Congamond Lakes
SOUTHWICK — With the federal government releasing the funds needed for the design and engineering of a proposed dredging project for Great and Canal brooks, town officials were updated on its progress.
Holyoke receives state funding to prepare for extreme weather
HOLYOKE — Holyoke received $390,000 in state grants to improve its infrastructure in preparation of severe environmental threats.
Lawmakers seek explanation for closure of city office
SPRINGFIELD — Four months after criticizing the closure of the Springfield Small Business Administration office, the same four Massachusetts lawmakers are now seeking answers relating to that decision.
Chicopee’s tallest building breaks ground at former Facemate property
CHICOPEE — On Oct. 1, city officials, representatives from different federal agencies, architects, redevelopment partners and designers all gathered at the former Facemate property to celebrate the groundbreaking of a new residential complex.