CHICOPEE — Gov. Maura Healey visited the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts on Nov. 17 to thank staff and volunteers who work around the clock to support community members facing hunger, including those who had SNAP benefits delayed by President Donald Trump.
WEST SPRINGFIELD — As communities are required to do each fiscal year, the West Springfield Town Council conducted a tax classification hearing and set the residential factor as 0.7646 for fiscal year 2026 during its Nov. 17 meeting.
WILBRAHAM — On, Nov. 22, The Friends of Wilbraham Seniors will be holding their popular Holiday Bazaar for the 15th year, where guests can expect to shop from a wide variety of crafters specializing in anything from jewelry to wood burning art.
EASTHAMPTON — Amid the transitions that will come from the 2025 City Council elections, the Easthampton City Council met on Nov. 5 to approve funding for several Community Preservation Act projects.