by Michael Ballway | Feb 21, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, West Springfield
WEST SPRINGFIELD — In-person early voting will be available starting Feb. 24 and continuing Feb. 26 to March 1 for the presidential primary election in Massachusetts.
by Tyler Lederer | Feb 20, 2024 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local News, Longmeadow
AGAWAM — The Federal Restaurant will be temporarily closing its doors Saturday, Feb. 24, to focus on rebranding the restaurant and renovating the building, as well as to open a Mexican restaurant in Longmeadow. Co-owner Ralph Santaniello said minor tweaks have been...
by Tyler Garnet | Feb 20, 2024 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
CHICOPEE — Recent efforts by the U.S Environmental Protection Agency and U.S Sen. Edward Markey (D-Malden) have prompted Chicopee to look at their water service lines and cable lines. In December 2023, the EPA announced it would be significantly strengthening...
by Tyler Garnet | Feb 20, 2024 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
CHICOPEE — A new coffee shop called Exquisite Café is now open at 218 1/2 Exchange St.Owner Mario Deshazo, who will also have the help of his mother, Crystal Cedeno, who will work at the shop, is excited to officially welcome everyone to his café....
by Tyler Garnet | Feb 20, 2024 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
CHICOPEE — An art exhibition will be hosted at the Chicopee Public Library from Feb. 24 at 1 p.m. to March 28 to support and showcase the art and talents of Valentyna Pyrekova, who has recently come to the United States. Catholic Charities Agency Refugee Program...
by Tyler Garnet | Feb 20, 2024 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
CHICOPEE — The School Committee discussed an update on the Bowie Elementary School playground and the accessibility of all the public school playgrounds during its Feb. 7 meeting. Concerns regarding safety and compliance of the dated playground at Bowie...
