Local author releases ninth book, ‘The Amazing Gordon Brothers’
SPRINGFIELD — For his entire life, G. Michael Dobbs has had a love affair with movies.
Szot Park receives federal grant to assist with master plan improvements
CHICOPEE — Improvements to Szot Park will begin soon after the City Council approved a $1 million grant and bond authorization at its Oct. 20 meeting.
JB’s Ice Cream Factory looks back on 40 years of memories
EAST LONGMEADOW — East Longmeadow’s JB’s Ice Cream Factory is looking back on its history in town after 40 years of churning, scooping and serving authentic hard ice cream.
NCMC reflects on 40 years, prepares for fundraiser gala
NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton Community Music Center was founded 40 years ago in response to challenges far greater than anyone could have imagined.
Officials announce $130M for West-East Rail, construction starts 2027
SPRINGFIELD — Passenger rail connecting Boston to Albany is a little closer to fruition. Gov. Maura Healey and U.S. Rep. Richard Neal were joined by key officials in the governor’s administration, U.S. Sen. Ed Markey’s office and the entire Western Massachusetts legislative delegation to announce $130 million to begin construction on West-East Rail in Springfield.
Longmeadow MCAS results see decline, still exceed state averages
LONGMEADOW — While Longmeadow students outperformed their peers in the state on the MCAS, stagnant and declining scores have school officials taking a deeper look at where the district can improve.