Despite it being a rainy, cold afternoon on Aug. 20, Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi’s annual picnic attracted more than 1,000 people, consisting of local and state elected officials, community members and more.
SPRINGFIELD — The iconic Barney Estate Carriage House inside Forest Park will be home to one of Springfield Preservation Trust’s biggest fundraisers in just a few days.
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield general election is expected to be a busy one this year, with most incumbents experiencing a challenger or two.
SPRINGFIELD — American International College has become the only private college west of Worcester to be designated as a Massachusetts Early College Program by the state’s joint Early College Committee.
SPRINGFIELD — Two city councilors aim to solve the issue of unpaid ordinance tickets in Springfield with a new law that they hope to present to the full council in September.
SOUTHWICK — Bob Polverari, who paid for the construction of the town’s animal control facility with his late wife Barbara, appeared before the Select Board on Aug. 11 with a bone to pick about dog license fee late fines.