Hampshire County towns set for Memorial Day celebrations
With Memorial Day right around the corner, Reminder Publishing is looking ahead to what communities will be up to in honor of the day.
Forbes Library breaks ground on outdoor stage
NORTHAMPTON — The groundbreaking for a new outdoor performance stage at Forbes Library took place on May 14 and the energy was high as library members and city officials joined for the ceremony.
Girls on the Run celebrates 10 years with 5K
Now in its 10th year as an organization, Girls on the Run Western Massachusetts is capping off another year of its programming on June 8, with its annual 5K Girls on the Run celebration, this time at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Agreement talks stall over Wilbraham Middle School capital costs
Talks between the leadership in Hampden and Wilbraham on proposed revisions to the regional agreement governing the schools have broken down. The sticking point hinges on who should pay for capital expenses at Wilbraham Middle School, which students from both towns attend.
Hampden voters pass articles for Thornton W. Burgess, Fire Department repairs
HAMPDEN — A plethora of important articles passed Hampden voters during the annual Town Meeting on May 12, including three that allow the relocation of town offices to the former Thornton W. Burgess School on 85 Wilbraham Rd.
Select Board provides last chance to choose recycling cart size
LONGMEADOW — The Longmeadow Select Board provided residents with a little extra time and choice around the new recycling carts required as part of the town’s contract with Waste Management, which begins July 1.