Belchertown Board of Health discusses ‘nicotine-free generation’ program
BELCHERTOWN — At its meeting on Oct. 9, The Board of Health took another step in its process to change town ordinances concerning the sale of tobacco products in the town.
Milleron: ‘Half the district doesn’t know I’m running’
U.S. Rep. Richard Neal (D-Springfield) is a well-known name in Massachusetts. Nadia Milleron is not, and as a candidate for the 1st Congressional District, she is outraged by that.
Belchertown Fair making annual return for 165th year
BELCHERTOWN — The Belchertown Fair returns to the Belchertown Town Common from Friday, Sept. 20 to Sunday, Sept. 22.
Artist explores lost town under Quabbin in Westfield exhibit
What remains of Dana is the subject of the Westfield Athenaeum’s new exhibit, “The Art of Ron Michaud: The Road to Dana.” The Athenaeum will host a reception with Michaud at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, in the Jasper Rand Art Gallery in the Athenaeum at 6 Elm St., Westfield.
Rainbow and Allies groups growing across region
There has been an increase in the number of social groups for LGBTQ+ seniors in Hampshire County over the last few years, stemming in part of the efforts from Rainbow and Allies, a social coffee group that meets once a month now across different communities.
Longtime member of Clapp Memorial Library staff retires
BELCHERTOWN — Ann Kuchieski, who hass been a mainstay at the Clapp Memorial Library’s service desk since 1994 is retiring from her position as circulation and reference librarian.