by Amy Porter | Aug 5, 2024 | Hampden County, Hampshire County, Local News, Northampton, Photo Slider, Westfield, Worcester County
Every weekend in August offers guaranteed fun for the whole family with a trip to a local New England country fair. Entry fees are reasonable, ranging anywhere from $7 to $12 for adults, depending on the fair, with discounts for seniors and veterans, and for most, admission for children under 12 is free.
by Tyler Lederer | Aug 5, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, More Local Headlines, Southwick
SOUTHWICK — Southwick has reinstated its outdoor water use restrictions, the DPW announced on July 30.
by Amy Porter | Aug 5, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Photo Slider, Westfield
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.
by G. Michael Dobbs | Aug 5, 2024 | Local Headlines, Springfield
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.”
by G. Michael Dobbs | Aug 5, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — The low rating given to the Springfield Housing Authority from its most recent audit by the Department of Housing and Urban Development was not unexpected Denise Jordan, the executive director of the agency, told Reminder Publishing. The low score came...
by Chris Maza | Aug 5, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Photo Slider, Springfield
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.