HOLYOKE — Dwight Street in downtown Holyoke was briefly occupied with a group from Hope for Holyoke on Friday, Sept. 20 as they marched from Heritage State Park, to Veterans Memorial Park, and back to City Hall as part of their annual “Recovery Day” celebration.
CHICOPEE — After the regional ValleyBike Share Program was officially welcomed back into the region on Aug. 12 during a ribbon cutting ceremony at Pulaski Park in Northampton, Chicopee officially welcomed back the ValleyBike Share program to the city with a ribbon cutting ceremony and e-bike demonstration on Sept. 16.
WARE — During July and August 2025, nonprofit Workshop13 Cultural Arts and Learning Center will install a vertical platform lift in its main location at 13 Church St. to increase its accessibility to Ware community members.
WARE — After conducting a preliminary inquiry into whether or not Police Chief Shawn Crevier violated the state conflict of interest law, the commission decided to resolve the matter through a public education letter.
MONSON — During the Sept. 24 Select Board meeting, Police Chief Stephen Kozloski and Fire Chief Brian Harris brought forward concerns on how the town’s Code Red subscription should be used moving forward.
MONSON — The Monson Police Department is in the process of installing a license plate recognition system in the town to help assist the department with crime investigations.