WILBRAHAM — For families of a person with the neurodevelopmental disorder Rett syndrome, daily life can be isolating, said Maggie Wurm, whose 24-year-old daughter, Madasyn, has the disorder.
HOLYOKE — Nueva Esperanza announced that the fifth annual Paper City Food Festival will take place on Saturday, Oct. 11, and Sunday, Oct. 12, in Downtown Holyoke, spanning from Appleton Street to Dwight Street.
SOUTHWICK — The Kiwanis Club of Westfield will kick off its 104th year of community service and celebrate the past year’s achievements and member milestones on Oct. 3 at the club’s annual officer installation banquet at Tucker’s Restaurant, 625 College Highway, Southwick.
WILBRAHAM — The Wilbraham Planning Board approved two accessory dwelling units at its Sept. 24 meeting, the first to be approved since a bylaw regulating them was passed at the annual Town Meeting in May.
CHICOPEE — The Chicopee City Council hosted a special meeting on Sept. 22 to review the leading design options for a new Anna E. Barry Elementary School, with city officials and residents eager to weigh the costs, challenges and long-term benefits of each proposal.
SOMERS — For Kristine LaFortune and her family, opening Fortune Fuel in Somers wasn’t just about starting a business — it was about sharing a lifestyle that had transformed their lives.