Chicopee Pride Festival returning for fifth year on June 14
CHICOPEE — The Chicopee Queer Consortium announced two events to celebrate Pride Month and the LGBTQ+ community on Friday, June 13 and Saturday, June 14.
New trash carts are set to arrive in South Hadley this month
SOUTH HADLEY — Starting on July 1, South Hadley residents will no longer need to use green bags for collection, but will instead be required to utilize their new trash and recycling cart which will be delivered to each resident this month.
Chicopee approves 600 residential unit project
CHICOPEE — The City Council approved a special permit and waivers for a proposal that includes adding up to 600 new residential apartments at the former Cabotville Mill building and outbuildings on Front Street.
Paper City Clothing opens new location
HOLYOKE — Paper City Clothing Company invited the community to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony on May 30 to showcase their new business at 144 High St.
Cross-generation book club meets with author, reflects on experience
EASTHAMPTON — Easthampton High School’s We the People team continues to be a rising tide for its community as a new cross-generational book group started by the class has made students partner with community members of all ages.
Easthampton City Council continues budget hearing
EASTHAMPTON — After a contentious public hearing, the Easthampton City Council voted to continue the public hearing on the fiscal year 2026 budget until June 18. The $61.98 million budget is up 8.44% from the current year’s budget.