by Sarah Heinonen | Jan 22, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno and Chief Development Officer Timothy Sheehan sat down recently with Reminder Publishing to discuss the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead for the city in 2026.
by Cliff Clark | Jan 22, 2026 | Local News
SOUTHWICK — Following the lead of nearly every municipality in the state, town employees will soon be able to negotiate paying less for their health insurance premium after Special Town Meeting approved a request by the Select Board for the town to pay more than the state minimum of 50%.
by Cliff Clark | Jan 21, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Westfield
WESTFIELD — Because too many vehicles park on the city’s streets and roads during a snowstorm, the efforts of the DPW and private snowplow operators to clear the streets are all too often slowed.
by Cliff Clark | Jan 21, 2026 | Hampden County, Hilltowns, Local News, Southwick, Westfield
For those in the area who take advantage of the state’s open burning season from Jan. 15 to May 1, each local fire department has its own policies to ensure the public’s safety.
by Amy Porter | Jan 21, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Westfield
WESTFIELD — The City Council voted 9-3 to settle a civil lawsuit for $1.275 million filed against the city by Shaker Farms Country Club in 2024.
by Peter Tuohy | Jan 21, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Longmeadow
State Sen. Jake Oliveira recieves the Massachusetts Municipal Association’s Municipal Advocate Award.Reminder Publishing file photo LONGMEADOW — The Longmeadow Select Board recognized and congratulated state Sen. Jake Oliveira in its Jan. 20 meeting for being awarded...