by Cliff Clark | Jul 24, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Photo Slider, Southwick
SOUTHWICK — With the increasing number of complaints about improper activities at the North Pond Conservation Area over the last few months, culminating in a street brawl on July 13, the Select Board has temporarily closed the parking area, and the Conservation Commission is considering options to reduce the number of people using it for active, not passive, recreation.
by Cliff Clark | Jul 24, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Southwick
SOUTHWICK — The Southwick resident who was the only marijuana retailer permit applicant not to be named a finalist decided on July 16 to withdraw his application. James Jaron, who also owns Holyoke Cannabis and had proposed a business to be called The Southwick...
by Cliff Clark | Jul 24, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Southwick
SOUTHWICK — After interviewing three candidates to serve as the director of the town’s Council on Aging, the Select Board on July 15 selected longtime town employee Lisa Anderson. “We wholeheartedly endorse Lisa,” said Paula LeBlanc, the chair of the COA, when asked...
by Amy Porter | Jul 24, 2024 | Hampden County, Hilltowns, Local News, More Articles
CHESTER — Moe Boisseau Sr. said he expects the demolition derby will be the biggest draw at this year’s Littleville Fair, which runs Aug. 2, 3 and 4 in the fairgrounds at 15 Kinnebrook Rd. in Chester.
by Mike Lydick | Jul 24, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, More Local Headlines, West Springfield
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Full-day pre-kindergarten for 4-year-olds in West Springfield is expanding from three classrooms last year to eight classrooms for the 2024-25 school year.
by Staasi Heropoulos | Jul 24, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, West Springfield
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Officials in West Springfield are calling on hundreds of property owners to examine pipes connecting their homes and businesses to water mains in the city, because the search is on for harmful lead in the system. Authorities are trying to comply...