by Peter Tuohy | Jun 3, 2026 | East Longmeadow, Hampden County, Local News
EAST LONGMEADOW — It was a three-way race for two open spots in the East Longmeadow Town Council, and the unofficial results from the June 2 election show a victory by only 15 votes.
by Trent Levakis | Jun 3, 2026 | Hampshire County, Local News, Northampton
NORTHAMPTON — In an effort to fill the streets with a lively atmosphere through music and dance, the Salsa in the Plaza and Salsa in the Park series will return to downtown Northampton this summer.
by Tyler Garnet | Jun 2, 2026 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
CHICOPEE — Aurora’s Pizzeria has a new home down the road from its old storefront, and to celebrate, it hosted a grand reopening ceremony on June 2 at its new 1782 Westover Road location.
by Trent Levakis | Jun 2, 2026 | Hampshire County, Local News, Northampton
NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton Juneteenth Festival is returning to the EJ Gare Plaza on Saturday, June 6 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in another year of the vital community gathering dedicated to honoring Black liberation and excellence.
by Tyler Garnet | Jun 2, 2026 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
CHICOPEE — The School Committee approved an approximately $139.4 million fiscal year 2027 budget during its June 1 meeting, an increase from $136.7 in FY26.
by Tina Lesniak | Jun 2, 2026 | Local News, Somers
SOMERS — At first glance, the Roasted Beanery may appear to be another independent coffee shop serving handcrafted drinks and breakfast sandwiches.