Agawam City Council bids farewell to three councilors
AGAWAM — The Agawam City Council meeting on Dec. 15 served as the final one for councilors Gerald Smith, Peter Smus and Maria Valego, who were beaten in their races in the 2025 election.
Northampton looks to restore stream channel on Old Wilson Road
NORTHAMPTON—Several months after a major weather event caused the culvert on Old Wilson Road to fail, the city is now planning to remove that culvert and open the road’s stream channel.
Chicopee enters five-year contract for PD data platform
CHICOPEE — The City Council agreed to enter into a five-year contract with Peregrine Software Technologies for its data integration and analytics platform.
Southwick Cemetery hosts 2025 Wreaths Across America ceremony
SOUTHWICK — Southwick Cemetery hosted the 2025 Wreaths Across America ceremony on Dec. 13 to honor Southwick’s veterans, continuing a meaningful tradition of remembrance and gratitude.
Italian Christmas Market comes to Springfield’s south end
SPRINGFIELD — On Winthrop Street in the heart of Springfield’s south end, members of the area’s Italian American community filtered in and out of a tent, buying holiday gifts from local artisans, eating roasted pecans and listening to a musician perform Christmas carols.
Year in Review: A look back at 2025 in East Longmeadow, Longmeadow, Hampden and Wilbraham
With 2026 just days away, Reminder Publishing is taking a look back at 2025 and the biggest stories from East Longmeadow, Hampden, Longmeadow and Wilbraham as well as from across the region. Between shifts in leadership, controversial building projects and more, 2025 was another year to remember.