SOUTH HADLEY — Starting on July 1, South Hadley residents will no longer need to use green bags for collection, but will instead be required to utilize their new trash and recycling cart which will be delivered to each resident this month.
EASTHAMPTON — Easthampton High School’s We the People team continues to be a rising tide for its community as a new cross-generational book group started by the class has made students partner with community members of all ages.
EASTHAMPTON — After a contentious public hearing, the Easthampton City Council voted to continue the public hearing on the fiscal year 2026 budget until June 18. The $61.98 million budget is up 8.44% from the current year’s budget.
NORTHAMPTON — Cooley Dickinson Hospital welcomed the local leaders and donors on June 5 for a sneak peek of its new Emergency Department addition in what has become an anticipated addition to medical services at the hospital that will increase department services by 40%.
Mary Krol of Westfield, a Hilltown Safety at Home Victim Advocate, received the 2025 Advocate of the Year Award from the Mass. Office for Victim Assistance and the Victim & Witness Assistance Board on May 5.
NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton Parents Center is once again hosting its annual Tag Sale fundraiser on Saturday, June 7 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.