Springfield St. Patrick’s Parade Committee ramps up events ahead of holiday
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield St. Patrick’s Parade Committee has been working over the past year to bring the annual St. Patrick’s Day festivities to the community.
Whitfield survives City Council no-confidence vote
SPRINGFIELD — City Council President Tracye Whitfield survived a vote of no confidence held by the council one month after she presided over the body’s discussion of a petition by her son to discontinue a street, a move that would have financially benefited the company she co-owns.
Collaborative coalition launches effort to tackle community inequities
CHICOPEE — Advancing Chicopee Together/Adelantando Chicopee Juntos community coalition hosted a launch event on Feb. 27 to introduce their organization and its goals to bring residents, organizations and local leaders together to help improve health and advance equity in Chicopee.
Wilbraham’s O’Toole crowned as the 2026 Springfield colleen
WILBRAHAM — At the annual coronation ball on Feb. 7, the Springfield St. Patrick’s Parade Committee crowned Anna O’Toole, a Minnechaug Regional High School senior, as the 2026 Springfield colleen.
Wilbraham residents hear options for Memorial School
WILBRAHAM — Scores of people filled a large space at the Wilbraham Senior Center on Feb. 24, all wanting to know what would become of Memorial School.
East Longmeadow Scholarship Foundation to host comedy night
EAST LONGMEADOW— The East Longmeadow Scholarship Fundation is holding the third annual Adult Comedy Night on March 6 at the Springfield Elks Lodge at 440 Tiffany St. Doors open at 6 p.m. with the show at 7:30 p.m.