by Sarah Heinonen | Aug 13, 2026 | Agawam, Chicopee, East Longmeadow, Easthampton, Hampden, Hampden County, Hampshire County, Holyoke, Local News, Longmeadow, South Hadley, Southwick, Springfield, West Springfield, Westfield, Wilbraham
SPRINGFIELD — Two people looking to unseat U.S. Rep. Richard Neal in the Massachusetts 1st Congressional House District met at a debate on Aug. 11 to discuss their politics, priorities and approach. Of those, the most daylight between Nadia Milleron and Jeromie Whalen was in their approach.
by Cliff Clark | Aug 13, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Southwick
In a final report on the January 2024 crash of a twin-engine plane near Leyden that killed all three on board, the National Transportation Safety Board indicated that several prescription medications that were in the flight instructor’s system may have contributed to the crash.
by Amy Porter | Aug 13, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Westfield
WESTFIELD — Among the interested parties who attended the walkthrough of the Fort Meadow school at 35 White St. on Aug. 7 were several former students who were greeted at the entrance by Mayor Michael McCabe and Leonard Sabia, the city’s director of facilities.
by Amy Porter | Aug 13, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Westfield
WESTFIELD — Volunteers have been busy preparing for the 98th Westfield Fair on Friday, Aug. 21, from 5-10 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 22, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and Sunday, Aug. 23, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the fairgrounds on 137 Russellville Road.
by Cliff Clark | Aug 13, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Southwick
SOUTHWICK — In the years before the state tied municipal water use to the state’s drought status, the town’s mandatory water ban would have already been lifted.
by Tyler Garnet | Aug 12, 2026 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
CHICOPEE — The roundabout project at the intersection of Montgomery Street, Granby Road and McKinstry Avenue will include another facet after the City Council approved the authorization of a $1.2 million bond to replace water utility infrastructure at the project’s site.