Kennealy meets Monson voters ahead of 2026 governor’s race
MONSON — While the 2026 gubernatorial election is still 15 months away, Republican candidate Mike Kennealy is wasting no time campaigning.
Perez sues following ‘wrongful termination’
SPRINGFIELD — Ward 1 City Councilor Maria Perez is taking legal action against her former workmates at New North Citizens Council for what she claims — among other things — was a “wrongful termination” from her job as chief of housing programs.
‘Light Northampton Purple’ set for Aug. 28
NORTHAMPTON — August is Overdose Awareness Month and Hampshire HOPE is inviting the community to help “Light Northampton Purple” in honor of International Overdose Awareness Day.
Big Brothers Big Sisters expands mentorship program
CHD’s Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampshire County is expanding their successful school-based Lunch Buddies program by adding two additional school sites for the 2025-26 school year.
Norris PTO’s Back the Budget Initiative rallies community support
SOUTHAMPTON — In the wake of painful budget cuts at William E. Norris Elementary School, the Norris PTO has launched a powerful community effort to close the growing gaps in resources and support.
State announces funding for rental housing developments
With the state recently announcing $182 million in low-incoming housing tax credits and subsidies to 21 rental housing developments to create or preserve 1,245 homes across Massachusetts, both Easthampton and Hadley are the Hampshire County communities included in the awards.