Observances planned for Knox Trail’s 250th in Jan.
Westfield Historical Commissioner Jennifer Thielen read a proclamation to the City Council at its meeting on Dec. 18 in honor of Major General Henry Knox.
Neal, Banko warn legislation will hurt area health care
Baystate Health CEO Peter Banko and U.S. Rep. Richard Neal sat on either side of a low table in front of about 150 officials, health industry leaders and community organizers.
Toy for Joy ensures happy holiday for children
As Christmas Eve came and went, hundreds of families and thousands of children prepared to enjoy Christmas because the generosity of the local community made it possible.
Superintendent gives design updates on Longmeadow’s middle school building project
LONGMEADOW — Superintendent Martin O’Shea presented the current design schematics for the new Longmeadow Middle School to the School Committee in its meeting on Dec. 16, detailing the athletic fields, interior flooring, gymnasium and the auditorium.
East Longmeadow superintendent search committee lands on three finalists
EAST LONGMEADOW — After a month-long process, the East Longmeadow Superintendent Search Committee has chosen finalists Robby Dodd, Peter Gillen and Joanne Menard to interview with the School Committee, presenting its findings at the Dec. 15 committee meeting.
Celebrate the New Year 2026 with a First Day Hike
CHESTER — The Western Mass. Hilltown Hikers is partnering with the Department of Conservation and Recreation on Jan. 1 for a guided First Day Hike beginning at 10 a.m. to the Sanderson Brook Falls in the Chester Blandford State Forest.