by Sarah Heinonen | Aug 6, 2026 | Agawam, Chicopee, East Longmeadow, Easthampton, Hampden, Hampden County, Hampshire County, Hilltowns, Holyoke, Local News, Longmeadow, Ludlow, Monson, Northampton, Palmer, Southwick, Springfield, West Springfield, Westfield, Wilbraham
A nonverbal teen with Down syndrome named Matteo left his house in Monson on June 29 without an adult’s knowledge. He was found two days later about a mile from his home. While the incident ended safely, it brought the issue of wandering among children with developmental disabilities to the forefront. State Rep. Angelo Puppolo joined the Office of the Child Advocate and the Department of Developmental Services in efforts to raise awareness about wandering among children with autism spectrum disorder.
by Amy Porter | Jul 23, 2026 | Hilltowns, Local News
BLANDFORD — U.S. Rep. Richard Neal joined Blandford Town Administrator Christina Ferrera, Select Board Chair Jacqueline Coury, and Water Commission Chair Brad Curry on July 17 to announce $1.1 million in federal funding for water treatment and distribution system upgrades for the town.
by Trent Levakis | Jul 20, 2026 | Hampshire County, Hilltowns, Local News
Eight nationally recognized potters will open their studios in the Hilltowns of Western Mass. to guest artists and visitors on the last weekend of July for the Hilltown 6 Pottery Tour, which returns to celebrate its 20th anniversary.
by Tyler Garnet | Jul 15, 2026 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Hilltowns, Local News
CHICOPEE — Pets in Blanford will soon get the treatment they need during major emergencies thanks to a recent local partnership.
by Amy Porter | Jul 1, 2026 | Hilltowns, Local News
HUNTINGTON — The 2026 Huntington Summer Music Series in the Gazebo at Route 20 and 112 will kick off on July 9 from 5:30-8 p.m. with entertainment by Sam Chevalier and Ray Dolat of Acoustic Thunder, who will play favorites from many genres.
by Amy Porter | Jun 5, 2026 | Hilltowns, Local News
CHESTER — The Southern Hilltowns Adult Education Center is offering a free Wild Foraging Walk and Talk by local wild edible expert Felix Lufkin. The class is scheduled for Wednesday, June 10, at 6 p.m., and will meet at SHAEC’s Chester classroom at 26 Main St. in Chester.
