by Trent Levakis | Apr 29, 2026 | Easthampton, Hampshire County, Local News
EASTHAMPTON — Easthampton will hold a special election on June 9 to vote on a proposed $6.9 million Proposition 2 ½ override, which would increase property taxes but likely save crucial services throughout the city.
by Sarah Heinonen | Apr 29, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — A small but vocal group of people, sporting protest signs and wearing pink, white and blue transgender flags as capes, attended a rally on the steps of Springfield City Hall on April 26.
by Sarah Heinonen | Apr 29, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — The Boston Celtics recently surprised Square One, a Springfield-based early education and family support organization, with a check for $750,000, presented on the court at TD Garden.
by Sarah Heinonen | Apr 29, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — Mercy Medical Center is slated to become Baystate Mercy Hospital by the end of the year.
by Tyler Garnet | Apr 28, 2026 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News
HOLYOKE — Holyoke educators are continuing to push for a new contract that includes competitive salaries, improved leave policies, and a school calendar aligned with neighboring districts as negotiations with the city continue.
by Peter Tuohy | Apr 28, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Longmeadow
LONGMEADOW — The warrant has been finalized for Longmeadow’s Annual Town Meeting, located at Longmeadow High School on May 12 at 7 p.m. Voters will look at 32 articles in total, many concerning the transferring, appropriation or approval of town funds, all of which...