by Cliff Clark | May 8, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Southwick
SOUTHWICK — For over six months, the Planning Board has been working with the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission to reorganize the town’s bylaws, which have been described as awkward due to a piecemeal approach the town has used for over 50 years.
by Peter Tuohy | May 8, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, West Springfield
WEST SPRINGFIELD — The John Ashley School in West Springfield is working hard to ensure academic growth in the young students for the 2025-2026 school year and the data certainly proves it.
by Tina Lesniak | May 8, 2026 | Easthampton, Hampshire County, Local News
EASTHAMPTON — At the May 6 Easthampton City Council meeting, Mayor Salem Derby presented an overview of two proposed budgets for fiscal year 2027 — one for if a $6.9 million override passes on June 9 and one for if it does not.
by Amy Porter | May 8, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Westfield
WESTFIELD — Conservation Coordinator Nicholas Balick said the city’s 14th annual Earth Day cleanup on April 25 was extremely successful.
by Sarah Heinonen | May 8, 2026 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local News
AGAWAM — Mayor Christopher Johnson joined the City Council on May 4 to present a five-year capital improvement plan.
by Cliff Clark | May 8, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Southwick
SOUTHWICK — The Police Department was successful in getting a state grant from the state Department of Transportation to install several speed feedback signs at fixed locations and on two movable trailers to help manage roadway speeds and safety.