LONGMEADOW — More than a century ago, Ivan Kobzar was born in what was then the Soviet Union. Now 102 years old, he has made a life for himself and his family in the United States, calling Longmeadow his home for the past 27 years.
EAST LONGMEADOW — After two public hearings and comments by several concerned neighbors, the East Longmeadow Planning Board approved a plan to construct a building to sell produce and act as an event venue at The Farm at Hawks Landing.
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield City Council elected to wait until its September meeting to vote on a GoNetspeed project in Indian Orchard that would connect residents to the company’s services.
SPRINGFIELD — A $2.9 million Municipal Community Mitigation Grant from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission for six projects throughout Springfield was approved by the City Council during its July 14 meeting.
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield City Library is hoping to get 2,000 or more city residents to answer a survey that will help shape the library’s future strategic plan.
SPRINGFIELD — After back-and-forth debate that lasted just over 45 minutes, the Springfield City Council approved the first step of an ordinance amendment that sets minimum square footage standards for apartments and condominiums in the city.