Agawam High School announces 2025 hall of famers
AGAWAM — The 2025 inductees into the Agawam High School Athletic Hall of Fame have been announced by the hall of fame’s committee.
Councilors seek answers to added ADU water, sewer costs
SPRINGFIELD — With accessory dwelling units about to become more ubiquitous than ever before, a couple of Springfield city councilors are seeking more information about how added costs are affecting the city’s residents.
Group hike Sept. 7 to Chester and Becket Railroad Granite Line
CHESTER — Western Mass Hilltown Hikers is offering a group tour of the Chester and Becket Railroad Granite Line on Sept. 7 at 1 p.m. Parking is on Hampden Street at the Chester and Becket Trailhead.
After 156 years, the Blandford Fair is better than ever
BLANDFORD — There will be no better place to be on Labor Day weekend than the 156th edition of the Blandford Fair as it celebrates the agricultural heritage of New England with a schedule of events over three and a half days of horse, sheep, cattle and art shows, tractor and oxen pulls, games, entertainment, music, fabulous food and much more.
Cheever says cameras make a difference at North Pond
SOUTHWICK — Having surveillance cameras in the North Pond Conservation Area to monitor that activities going on there is already making a difference.
Southwick Select Board determines goals for next two years
SOUTHWICK — The Select Board met last on Aug. 14 to discuss goals and projects for the next two years, including having a Pioneer Valley Transit Authority bus stop in town, getting the municipal fiber project off the ground, exploring impact of adopting a residential tax exemption and borrowing for future road repairs.