SPRINGFIELD — About a dozen residents filled seats in the Indian Orchard Community Center. Several officers from the Springfield Police Department, members of Hampden County District Attorney’s Office and community organizations sat behind a U-shaped set of tables in the room. The residents had concerns; the police were there to listen.
SPRINGFIELD — After 15 years working the polls in Springfield’s elections, Warden Lillian Lisojo said she has a lot of confidence in the voting process.
SPRINGFIELD — Porter and Chester Institute had plenty to celebrate on Oct. 5. After relocating from Chicopee, the workforce training company opened its Springfield location. It also commemorated its 80th anniversary.
NORTHAMPTON — Main Street in downtown Northampton will once again transform into a vibrant and creative parade of costumes for Downtown Trick or Treat this Halloween.
HOLYOKE — After public questions and concerns, the Holyoke City Council’s Public Safety Committee tabled its Oct. 19 discussion of Mayor Joshua Garcia’s comprehensive neighborhood stabilization initiative.
SPRINGFIELD — Whether it is complaints about the noise, reckless nature of the drivers or groups of them clogging roads, city officials and residents have increasingly said dirt bikes have become a nuisance on Springfield streets.