by Tyler Garnet | Mar 11, 2026 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Public Schools face a $2.6 million budget gap, according to a presentation that was shared with the School Committee on March 9 by interim Superintendent Anthony Soto.
by Dennis Hackett | Mar 10, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — The public speak out sessions prior to Springfield’s City Council meetings could soon be part of the agenda for regular meetings if a pilot introduced at the council’s March 9 meeting moves forward.
by Tina Lesniak | Mar 10, 2026 | Hampden, Hampden County, Local News
HAMPDEN — A night of nostalgic music, dancing, shopping and philanthropy is coming to Hampden later this month as “Babes, Brews & The 90’s Boom – Throwing Back, While Giving Back” invites guests to relive the energy of the 1990s while supporting a meaningful cause.
by Tyler Garnet | Mar 9, 2026 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
CHICOPEE — Nonna’s Village hosted a grand opening event on March 6 to introduce its multi-recreation business to the community at 84-86 Main St.
by Peter Tuohy | Mar 9, 2026 | Hampden, Hampden County, Local News, Wilbraham
WILBRAHAM — The Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District could be facing a budget shortfall in fiscal year 2027 with a projected $3.5 million gap between what the towns are expected to be able to offer and a level service budget.
by Sarah Heinonen | Mar 9, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — The 2026 state election may not be until the fall, but candidates are already making the rounds across the commonwealth to introduce themselves and make their case to voters.