HWRSD School Committee discusses transportation impacts
WILBRAHAM — The Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District may be looking at an increase in financial impacts if a lack of excess transportation capacity is not met with relief by October.
East Longmeadow police seize illegal products at A’s Smoke Shop
EAST LONGMEADOW — The East Longmeadow Police Department announced the arrest of A’s Smoke Shop proprietor and licensee Ali Sher on Sept. 4 after a search found flavored vapes, marijuana, alcohol and kratom — a newly designated controlled substance and illegal to possess or sell — following allegations of illegal and unlicensed sales to minors.
Agawam marks 25 years since 9/11 terrorist attacks
AGAWAM — Dozens of Agawam residents, including members of the City Council, state Rep. Nicholas Boldyga and Rev. Stephen Thee, pastor of Bethany Assembly of God, gathered at the Fire Department Headquarter to mark 25 years since terrorists hijacked four passenger airplanes and flew them into each tower of the World Trade Center in New York City and the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., and a field in Pennsylvania.
Longmeadow residents gather across town to remember Sept. 11, 2001 victims 25 years later
LONGMEADOW — Longmeadow residents, families and friends had the opportunity to attend multiple memorials on the morning of Sept. 11 to remember the victims of 9/11 on the 25th anniversary — one of which a Longmeadow native and three others with ties to the town.
East Longmeadow Fire Department hosts annual Sept. 11 candlelight vigil
EAST LONGMEADOW — The East Longmeadow Fire Department echoed in conversation between first responders, town officials and residents on Sept. 11, until the lights suddenly cut out and East Longmeadow High School student Brenden Schmidt filled the air with bagpipes in front of an American flag backdrop.
Holyoke secures cyber insurance amid Springfield breach
HOLYOKE — Days after a cybersecurity breach caused Springfield Public Schools to shut down the week after Labor Day, Holyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia announced that the city has secured cyber liability insurance.