Hampden police chief search underway
HAMPDEN — The town of Hampden received applications for 12 people seeking to fill the police chief position vacated by Scott Trombly on July 17.
Longmeadow Pride Festival to celebrate fifth anniversary
LONGMEADOW — In the fall of 2020, amidst the coronavirus pandemic and political upheaval, the Longmeadow Pride Alliance took to the Town Green to host its first celebration of LGBTQ+ people and their belonging in the wider community.
Russell Police Family Fun Day & Car Show slated for Aug. 23
RUSSELL — The Russell Police Association will host its annual Family Fun Day and Car Show on Saturday, Aug. 23, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Strathmore Park. Admission is free.
103rd Littleville Fair sees record-breaking attendance
CHESTER — The 103rd Littleville Fair had a record-breaking weekend Aug. 1-3, with sunny skies all three days.
Southwick Select Board gets update on CDBG program
SOUTHWICK — After the Select Board learned last week there is money left over from a Community Block Development Grant that was used to upgrade Bungalow Street, the agency that administers the grant asked the board what it wanted to do with it.
Westfield High School welcomes new assistant principal
WESTFIELD — Westfield High School Principal Charles Jendrysik announced on Friday, Aug. 1, that Lauren Figy Cadigan has been hired as a new assistant principal in the high school. She will be filling a position that was interim last year.