State Sen. Jake Oliveira announced that communities across his district will see “unprecedented increases” in state transportation funding with the passage of this year’s Chapter 90 bond bill.
HOLYOKE — The Saint Patrick’s Committee of Holyoke announced that Michael Moriarty has been named the 73rd grand marshal for the Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade.
HOLYOKE — Florence Bank took the next step in its expansion into Hampden County by breaking ground on a 2,500-square-foot office at 1504 Northampton St., with a ceremony on Aug. 22.
CHICOPEE — Pizza Lino and the city of Chicopee hosted a ribbon cutting event on Aug. 19 to officially introduce the new pizza shop at 42 Center St.
EASTHAMPTON — For a four day stretch in September, Easthampton will be the place for all things Irish as the Greater Easthampton St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee is celebrating Halfway to Saint Patrick’s Day with some special events.
EASTHAMPTON — As the Friends of the Easthampton Dog Park continue efforts in raising funds for a future dog park to be put inside of Nonotuck Park, the group will be hosting a Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser on Wednesday, Sept. 10 from 4-7 p.m., at the American Legion Hall in Easthampton.