Whalley Park pickleball project eyes summer opening
SOUTHWICK — After nearly three years of fits and starts, a request for bids to build six pickleball courts at Whalley Park was released a couple weeks ago.
Crepes Tea House owner responds to complaints
SOUTHWICK — Before the Planning Board tackled a request by Art Ribinskas, the owner of Crepes Tea House, to continue outdoor cooking once a week at his restaurant on Feeding Hills Road, he had to answer why there had been two complaints about it over the last few months.
Registration opens Feb. 1 for Westfield River Wildwater Races
WESTFIELD — Race Director Harry Rock has announced that registration opens on Feb. 1 at westfieldriver.org/races for the 71st running of the Westfield River Wildwater Races on April 18.
Agawam councilor to challenge Boldyga
AGAWAM — When Agawam City Councilor Tom Hendrickson announced on Jan. 23 he would challenge incumbent state Rep. Nicholas Boldyga to represent the 3rd Hampden District, it was for several reasons, including the fact that Boldyga is not responsive to his constituents.
Scantic River Artisans to hold ‘Big Art Show of Small Works’
Pictured is the gathering at a previous Scantic River Artisans show.Reminder Publishing file photo HAMPDEN — Scantic River Artisans has their first show of the year with “Big Art Show of Small Works” from Feb. 14-15 at the Hampden Senior Center, located at 104 Allen...
BHN opens Abilities Learning Center for dedicated youth behavioral services
SPRINGFIELD — On a cold January morning, elected officials and Behavioral Health Network leadership gathered outside the doors of its new facility at 583 East Columbus Ave. to cut the ribbon, officially opening the Abilities Learning Center.