NORTHAMPTON — In a gathering space on the third floor of Brushworks Art & Industrial, a factory-turned-artist studio complex in Florence, pillows of all shapes and sizes were piled high in the center of the room.
WEST SPRINGFIELD — A part of West Springfield’s recreational life is about to receive an overhaul.
AGAWAM — Steel girders for the community wing — the first phase of what will become Agawam’s new, state-of-the art high school — have begun to rise into the sky next to the current high school where students and staff are transforming how students will learn.
NORTHAMPTON — Five new Northampton City Councilors and seven new School Committee members will serve the community at the start of the new year.
CHICOPEE — Chicopee saw a 14% voter turnout on Election Day, which featured multiple contested races including city collector, City Council and School Committee. The ballot also featured a non-binding question for the residents.
HUNTINGTON — While SNAP benefits hadn’t been paused yet — which happened Nov. 1 — the director of the Huntington Food Pantry said that when it opened on Oct. 30, at least of one-third of those seeking food assistance were new.