by Cliff Clark | Aug 14, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Southwick
SOUTHWICK — With no fanfare, unlike a formal groundbreaking ceremony, construction on the six pickleball courts at Whalley Park has begun.
“It’s great news,” said Chief Administrative Officer Nicole Parker.
by Tyler Garnet | Aug 14, 2026 | Agawam, Easthampton, Hampden County, Hampshire County, Hilltowns, Holyoke, Local News, West Springfield, Westfield
On the latest episode of “So That Reminds Me,” state Sen. John Velis sat down with co-hosts Ryan Feyre and me to discuss data centers, cellphone and social media policies, upcoming ballot questions and opioid settlement funds.
by Sarah Heinonen | Aug 13, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — Passing through Forest Park on Aug. 12, debris had been cleaned from the roads, but forestry crews were hard at work, stacking downed branches and cutting up the trunks of once-mighty trees. The damage could be seen everywhere, but it was nothing compared to the zoo.
by Peter Tuohy | Aug 13, 2026 | East Longmeadow, Hampden County, Local News
EAST LONGMEADOW — East Longmeadow Public Schools is introducing a couple new firsts with the 2026-2027 school year on the horizon — the first year with the new East Longmeadow High School and Dr. Joanne Menard’s first year as superintendent.
by Peter Tuohy | Aug 13, 2026 | East Longmeadow, Hampden County, Local News
EAST LONGMEADOW — East Longmeadow is making its final moves before the build out of a townwide fiber network with the Town Council’s unanimous approval of a $43.5 million appropriation to cover the project.
by Sarah Heinonen | Aug 13, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — Developer FDS MA Liberty Junction LLC had its day in court, going before Judge Jeremy Bucci, as he listened to arguments from rival developers who argued that Liberty Junction should be blocked from building the new Springfield Regional Justice Center.