Florence Bank hosts groundbreaking ceremony for new branch
HOLYOKE — Florence Bank took the next step in its expansion into Hampden County by breaking ground on a 2,500-square-foot office at 1504 Northampton St., with a ceremony on Aug. 22.
Pizza Lino brings New Jersey style pizza to Chicopee
CHICOPEE — Pizza Lino and the city of Chicopee hosted a ribbon cutting event on Aug. 19 to officially introduce the new pizza shop at 42 Center St.
Easthampton St. Patrick’s committee to celebrate halfway to holiday
EASTHAMPTON — For a four day stretch in September, Easthampton will be the place for all things Irish as the Greater Easthampton St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee is celebrating Halfway to Saint Patrick’s Day with some special events.
Friends of Easthampton Dog Park to host fundraiser
EASTHAMPTON — As the Friends of the Easthampton Dog Park continue efforts in raising funds for a future dog park to be put inside of Nonotuck Park, the group will be hosting a Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser on Wednesday, Sept. 10 from 4-7 p.m., at the American Legion Hall in Easthampton.
State announces Literacy Launch awardees
EASTHAMPTON — Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll and State Education Secretary Patrick Tutwiler visited Easthampton on Aug. 18 to announce $9.3 million in the second round of Literacy Launch grants.
Springfield seeks repairs after West Street Bridge closure
SPRINGFIELD — A major thoroughfare between Springfield and Ludlow needs to undergo repairs after its sudden closure on Aug. 17.