by Trent Levakis | Aug 13, 2026 | Hampshire County, Local News, Northampton
NORTHAMPTON — With the first round of fiscal year 2027 Community Preservation Act funding set to take place this fall, prospective applicants are invited to submit a one-page eligibility form by Monday, Aug. 24, to determine whether their project qualifies for CPA funding.
by Sarah Heinonen | Aug 13, 2026 | Agawam, Chicopee, East Longmeadow, Easthampton, Hampden, Hampden County, Hampshire County, Holyoke, Local News, Longmeadow, South Hadley, Southwick, Springfield, West Springfield, Westfield, Wilbraham
SPRINGFIELD — Two people looking to unseat U.S. Rep. Richard Neal in the Massachusetts 1st Congressional House District met at a debate on Aug. 11 to discuss their politics, priorities and approach. Of those, the most daylight between Nadia Milleron and Jeromie Whalen was in their approach.
by Trent Levakis | Aug 12, 2026 | Hampshire County, Local News, Northampton
NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton Community Music Center’s Instrument Petting Zoo and Open House is returning for the third year of what has become a beloved community event that connects the city’s youth with instruments for the school year.
by Ryan Feyre | Aug 10, 2026 | Easthampton, Hampshire County, Local News
EASTHAMPTON — The Easthampton City Council Property Committee will interview two applicants who have submitted plans for the old Town Lodging property during its upcoming meeting on Aug. 26.
by Miasha Lee | Aug 7, 2026 | Hampshire County, Local News, Northampton
NORTHAMPTON — After four years of serving the city of Northampton, Kim Park will step down as director of Senior Services to pursue photography full-time. Her last day will be Friday, Aug. 21.
by Tina Lesniak | Aug 7, 2026 | Easthampton, Hampshire County, Local News
EASTHAMPTON — During a relatively quiet summer season, the Easthampton City Council approved funding for repairs to the Manhan Rail Trail and received a report on the work of the Easthampton Council on Aging and Enrichment Center.