Reminder Publishing sent questionnaires to both candidates for state senator in the Berkshire, Hampden, Franklin and Hampshire District, which covers the town of Southwick and most of the Berkshires and Hilltowns, including Blandford, Chester, Chesterfield, Cummington, Goshen, Granville, Huntington, Otis, Tolland, Westhampton, Williamsburg, Whately and Worthington.
SPRINGFIELD — U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Cambridge) and John Deaton, her challenger for the Massachusetts Senate seat, sparred in a contentious debate in Springfield on Oct. 17.
HATFIELD — On Oct. 11, residents and stakeholders gathered at USA Waste and Recycling, 77 West St. Route 5 and 10, for a ribbon cutting dedication of the Route 5 Water and Sewer Infrastructure Improvements Project in Hatfield.
LONGMEADOW — The Longmeadow Select Board approved the appointment of Deputy Fire Chief John Rigney as the new head of the Fire Department upon Chief John Dearborn’s retirement in November.
HAMPDEN — The Hampden Police Association hosted its Public Safety Night Out on Friday, Oct. 11 at Thornton W. Burgess School, welcoming residents from Hampden and surrounding communities with informational booths, food, activities and exciting sights.