by Tyler Garnet | Jan 20, 2026 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News
HOLYOKE — An audit report released by State Auditor Diana DiZoglio’s office on Jan. 14 found violations and oversight gaps at the Holyoke Veterans’ Home that resulted in the deaths of nearly 80 veterans during the coronavirus pandemic.
by Peter Tuohy | Jan 20, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Wilbraham
WILBRAHAM — Wilbraham Select Board Chair Michael Squindo listed different goals for the Select Board moving forward into 2026.
by Peter Tuohy | Jan 20, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Longmeadow
Longmeadow Town Manager Lyn Simmons.Reminder Publishing file photo LONGMEADOW — Longmeadow Town Manager Lyn Simmons is looking ahead into 2026 with finding a use for Old Town Hall, Town Hall and Community House, along with moving forward on the Fiberspring project. On...
by Tyler Garnet | Jan 20, 2026 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News
HOLYOKE — Two police unions that represent the Holyoke Police Department are calling for the resignation of City Councilor Israel Rivera from the City Council after receiving the body cam footage of his recent arrest.
by Sarah Heinonen | Jan 20, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield’s 11th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration was filled with song, remarks by elected officials and the words of the city’s schoolchildren, all celebrating accomplishments while acknowledging how far the United States has yet to go.
by Sarah Heinonen | Jan 20, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — January 2026 marks the middle of the state’s two-year legislative session, and Reminder Publishing reached out to lawmakers to discuss their goals for the year ahead. State Sen. Adam Gomez shared his priorities and what bills he is focused on.