EAST LONGMEADOW — The Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts have recognized East Longmeadow resident and Girl Scout Emily Paseos, 16, with the Gold Award — the highest achievement in girl scouting — for her work toward leaving a lasting impact on the local community.
HOLYOKE — The Holyoke St. Patrick’s Day parade may be months away, but that did not stop the committee from choosing Michael “Mick” Corduff as grand marshal for the staple event’s 74th year.
EASTHAMPTON — The city is launching a new municipal aggregation program called Easthampton Community Electricity this October.
According to the city, the program is designed to provide stability, protection against seasonal energy price changes and offer alternatives to increase renewable energy use.
SPRINGFIELD — For Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi, the annual sheriff’s picnic is less about self-aggrandizing and more about informing the public about the ballot come election time.
Ahead of the primary election on Sept. 1, Reminder Publishing compiled the voting hours and locations for Agawam and West Springfield.
AGAWAM — U.S. Rep. Richard Neal stopped in Agawam on Aug. 18 to tour the high school building project.