Holyoke, Chicopee, South Hadley prepare to kick off holiday season
With Thanksgiving in the past, Chicopee, Holyoke and South Hadley are now preparing for their respective tree lighting ceremonies and holiday celebrations.
Hot Chocolate Run for Safe Passage returns for 22nd year
NORTHAMPTON — The Hot Chocolate Run is returning on Dec. 7 from 8 a.m. to noon in what is set to be another big year of the 5K event, which celebrates and supports Safe Passage, the Hampshire County organization addressing domestic violence.
East Longmeadow prepares for Holiday Kickoff Weekend
EAST LONGMEADOW — A beloved community tradition will return on Dec. 5, when residents gather on the lawn of the Congregational Church for the annual Tree Lighting sponsored by the East Longmeadow Lions Club.
Agawam Police Headquarters opens doors, dispatch now operational
AGAWAM — Walking into the lobby at 1070 Suffield St., the quiet space belies the flurry of activity that will take place behind the secure doors when the Agawam Police Department finishes its transition to the new Police Headquarters.
La Cucina di Hampden House serves up support for Toy for Joy
Paul Roberge knows there’s a need.
March for the Food Bank returns for 16th year
With food insecurity on the rise, and many still recovering from the delayed release of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits in November, the March for the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts returned for another 43-mile trek from Springfield to Greenfield on Nov. 24 and 25.