Mean Bean Tattoo Shop celebrates new location
EAST LONGMEADOW — The Mean Bean Shop officially cut the ribbon to signify the grand opening of their new standalone location on Dec. 9.
Northampton Survival Center receives donations from River Valley Co-op
NORTHAMPTON — River Valley Co-op donated more than $20,000 to the Northampton Survival Center last month as its November “Change for Change” honoree. The donations were gathered at the checkouts inside River Valley’s store locations.
Garcia urges Holyoke City Council to vote on new sewer rate for FY27
HOLYOKE — During the Dec. 2 City Council meeting, the council discussed another budget concern; a potential sewer increase for residents.
Fallen SEAL Christopher Chambers honored with plaque
WESTFIELD — With his father watching on Dec. 11, over a thousand students, most wearing black, gathered together with teachers, administrators, city and state officials, and military service members in the Westfield High School gymnasium.
Springfield remembers radio personality John O’Brien
SPRINGFIELD — While Springfield-based radio station Rock 102 was hosting its annual Mayflower Marathon Food Drive on Nov. 24, hosts Mike Baxendale and Steve Nagle were also mourning one of their own.
Sublime Systems announces Holyoke project pause
HOLYOKE — Sublime Systems announced that it will be pausing its cement plant project in Holyoke and cutting its workforce after the Trump administration rescinded an $87 million award from the Department of Energy for the project.