by Laura Mason | Jul 17, 2024 | East Longmeadow, Hampden County, Local News
EAST LONGMEADOW — The town of East Longmeadow has received a matching grant from the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation to support expansion of the Redstone Rail Trail through a feasibility study, the state announced.
by Sarah Heinonen | Jul 17, 2024 | Hampden County, Local Headlines, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — In the wake of the July 13 assassination attempt on former President and current Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, U.S. Rep. Richard Neal (D-Springfield) called for Americans to “ratchet down the rhetoric” and a cease the spread of conspiracy theories.
by Amy Porter | Jul 17, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, More Local Headlines, Westfield
WESTFIELD — Michael Tirrell, chair of the School Committee’s Facilities Subcommittee, said at a July 8 meeting that the schools have “a lot in the works” for their buildings in the coming year. Tirrell was referring to, among others, the planned January 2025 move of...
by Amy Porter | Jul 17, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Photo Slider, Westfield
WESTFIELD — Behavioral Health Network Program Director Anne Benoit welcomed families, friends and distinguished visitors to the 49th annual Kamp for Kids Welcome Day on July 12.
by Cliff Clark | Jul 17, 2024 | Hampden County, Hilltowns, Local News, More Articles, Southwick
SOUTHWICK — Folks who want to see farming up close will get their chance in August when the town’s Agricultural Commission hosts its second annual Farm Day.
by Cliff Clark | Jul 17, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Southwick
SOUTHWICK — Restrictions on outdoor water use in town were lifted July 9, according to Public Works Director Randy Brown. “We had seven consecutive days with the flows above 174 cubic feet per second,” Brown said that day, referring to the Westfield River. On June 11,...