Bub’s BBQ Trunk or Treat builds community
SUNDERLAND — With its first-ever trunk-or-treat event on Oct. 25, the owner of Bub’s BBQ in Sunderland hopes to build community for both the children and local businesses.
Get ready for the Rag Shag Parade in Easthampton
EASTHAMPTON — The annual Rag Shag Parade is set to return to Easthampton’s streets on Oct. 29, bringing with it all sorts of ghouls, goblins and assorted characters.
Palmer School Committee receives update on budget, state of the district
PALMER — The School Committee was presented a budget report during its Oct. 16 Palmer School Committee meeting that updated how the fiscal year 2025 budget is looking so far into the new school year.
Discussion continues on Mary Lane Hospital in Ware
WARE — Conversations regarding the status of the Mary Lane Hospital demolition project continued during the Selectboard’s Oct. 15 meeting as the demolition delay was set to expire the same week.
Fattman answers Reminder’s campaign questionnaire
Reminder Publishing sent questionnaires to both candidates for state senator in the Worcester and Hampden District, which covers the towns of Brimfield, Holland, Monson, Wales, and several others to the east. Incumbent Sen. Ryan Fattman (R-Sutton) is facing a challenge from Anthony Allard (D-Monson).
Lupa Zoo’s educational goals supported by $25k earmark
LUDLOW — Amid a background of animal sounds, state Rep. Aaron Saunders (D-Belchertown) and state Sen. Jake Oliveira (D-Ludlow) presented Joan Lupa and the Lupa Zoo in Ludlow with a check for $25,000, an earmark from the fiscal year 2025 state budget.