by Amy Porter | Oct 23, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Westfield
WESTFIELD — Westfield Public Schools Director of Finance Shannon Barry said that, only two months into the fiscal year, the district already has a $1.2 million deficit, a number that is likely to grow.
by Trent Levakis | Oct 23, 2026 | Hampshire County, Local News, Northampton
NORTHAMPTON — Discussions are underway in the city about a potential replacement for the EJ Gare Parking Garage, after Hoffman Architects and Engineers recommended demolishing the 37-year-old garage.
by Dennis Hackett | Oct 23, 2026 | East Longmeadow, Hampden County, Hampshire County, Local News, So That Reminds Me
EAST LONGMEADOW — With Massachusetts voters facing nine questions on the ballot this year, “So That Reminds Me” Hosts Chris Maza, Tyler Garnet and Ryan Feyre sat down to break down this year’s questions.
by Ryan Feyre | Oct 22, 2026 | Easthampton, Hampshire County, Local News
EASTHAMPTON — Nearly two hours of public comment and 45 minutes of City Council deliberation morphed into collective jubilation inside City Hall on Oct. 21.
by Trent Levakis | Oct 22, 2026 | Easthampton, Hampshire County, Local News
EASTHAMPTON — The greater Easthampton community is once again invited to the Eastworks building the weekend of Nov. 7-8 for its annual Open Studios event, where local artists, makers, performers, nonprofits, and entrepreneurs will open their doors to the public.
by Peter Tuohy | Oct 22, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, West Springfield
WEST SPRINGFIELD — The newly formed West Springfield Big E Strategic Advisory Committee officially held its first meeting on Oct. 20, kicking off a six-month process to dive deep into the trust and partnership with the Eastern States Exposition.