Russell awarded $1 million grant for culvert replacement
RUSSELL — The town was notified last week that it had been awarded a $1 million grant to replace a culvert on Blandford Stage Road and $150,000 to develop a master plan.
STRM: Driscoll talks policy, courthouse and more
EAST LONGMEADOW — On the latest episode of “So That Reminds Me” hosts Ryan Feyre and Dennis Hackett sat down with Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll to discuss a wide range of topics, from the proposed two-month gas tax holiday to the new courthouse in Springfield and much more.
Hilltown Community Ambulance to host pig roast in Strathmore Park Sept. 20
RUSSELL — The Hilltown Community Ambulance Association Inc.’s second annual pig roast will be held rain or shine on Sunday, Sept. 20, from 1-4 p.m. at Strathmore Park, 773 Westfield Road in Russell.
Chester Railway Station Museum is participating in Connecticut River Watershed Week
CHESTER — The Chester Railway Station Museum will participate in the Connecticut River Watershed Partnership’s second annual Watershed Week Sept. 19-27.
Fenton cites ‘geographic politics’ as Governor’s Council bid fails
SPRINGFIELD — Calling the results an illustration of “geographic politics,” Springfield City Councilor and local attorney Michael Fenton failed in his second attempt for the Eighth District seat on the Governor’s Council.
DiZoglio ostracizes Legislature for ‘patronizing’ voters
SPRINGFIELD — State Auditor Diana DiZoglio does not believe Massachusetts is immune to the federal government’s threat to democracy. In fact, she thinks the state is very much part of the problem.