Whole Children set to celebrate 20th birthday
NORTHAMPTON — With a mash-up of its own Friendship Band and the indie band Yo La Tengo, Whole Children and Milestones will celebrate its 20th birthday on Oct. 23 with an event titled “The Bash.”
Easthampton superintendent search committee begins to take shape
EASTHAMPTON — With the school district in the midst of finding its next superintendent, the Easthampton School Committee announced the majority of the Superintendent Search Committee during its Oct. 8 regular meeting.
Award-winning Westfield rail trail touted as part of network
WESTFIELD — After 11 years of hard work completing the Columbia Greenway Rail Trail, the city of Westfield has received the American Public Works Association’s 2024 Public Works Project of the Year Award.
MBA hosts Alex’s Lemonade Stand as part of Compassion in Action
SOMERS — On Oct. 15, students from Mabelle. B. Avery Middle School in Somers will put “Compassion in Action” as they host Alex’s Lemonade Stand to raise money for childhood cancer research.
Westfield native turned Vermont candlemaker returns for Big E
John Fisher was born and raised in Westfield, a fourth-generation resident. His family still lives there. He worked at one of the city’s Big Y supermarkets. Now, his candles are sold in both the city’s stores, as well as Big Ys across the Pioneer Valley.
Enfield Annex Library offering fun day for children
ENFIELD — Enfield kids are set for a day of fun and books at the Enfield Annex Library on Oct. 18 and 19 as they participate in games, crafts and a children’s book sale.