by Sarah Heinonen | May 22, 2026 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local News
AGAWAM — The Agawam City Council and Alfred Pajer, owner of Pajer Superette, 400 Cooper St., struck a compromise regarding the planned roadway upgrades at the intersection of Cooper, Suffield and Rowley streets.
by Tyler Garnet | May 21, 2026 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News
HOLYOKE — Community members, families, advocates and local organizations will come together on Sunday, May 31, at 2 p.m. for the first Holyoke Lupus Awareness Walk at the city’s Heritage State Park on 221 Appleton St.
by Peter Tuohy | May 21, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, West Springfield
WEST SPRINGFIELD — West Springfield Mayor William Reichelt is emphasizing the town’s strong financial position after releasing the fiscal year 2027 budget.
by Sarah Heinonen | May 21, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — On the first day of the City Council’s budget review process, councilors reviewed the budget requests of two of the city’s largest departments: schools and police.
by Tyler Garnet | May 21, 2026 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
CHICOPEE — The Chicopee City Council has appointed Tiana Steffenhagen as the new city auditor, tasking the official with overseeing municipal finances, conducting independent reviews of city spending and ensuring transparency and accountability across all departments.
by Peter Tuohy | May 21, 2026 | East Longmeadow, Hampden County, Local News
EAST LONGMEADOW — East Longmeadow is preparing to dig up the past and replant a part of the present day as the town’s time capsule events rapidly approach.