Kwanzaa celebrations set to take place in multiple cities and towns
With the holiday season here, the Kwanza Collective in the Valley announced 2024 Kwanzaa itinerary, featuring events across Springfield, Chicopee and Holyoke.
Amherst Senior Center unveils mural by college students
AMHERST — The Senior Center was the gathering spot for an unveiling of a new mural within the center’s community room on Dec. 10 in thanks to a partnership with an Amherst College Public Art and Collaborative Practices course.
Amherst Town Council approves appointment of Stromgren as new fire chief
AMHERST — The Town Council approved the appointment of new fire chief Lindsay Stromgren during its Dec. 2 meeting, permanently filling the role Stromgren had been temporarily occupying since the summer.
Claus for a Cause returns to Amherst Senior Center
AMHERST — After success in its initial year the Amherst Senior Center is once again hosting “Claus for a Cause” collection program as the holiday season kicks off.
Springfield Thunderbirds host annual School Day Game
SPRINGFIELD — Thousands of area school children had the opportunity to see the Springfield Thunderbirds play their annual School Day Game with a 10:30 a.m. puck drop on Nov. 6.
Close to $2.2 million in CPA proposals to go before committee
AMHERST — The town of Amherst’s Community Preservation Act Committee will look at 11 new CPA funding proposals totaling close to $2.2 million for fiscal year 2026 at their upcoming meetings.