Westfield FY26 budget passes with 6.5% tax increase
WESTFIELD — The final vote by the City Council to approve the fiscal year 2026 budget took only a few minutes out of the special meeting hosted in the Westfield Senior Center on June 30.
Huntington man pens affordable camping guide
HUNTINGTON — Artist, author, craftsman and musician Steve Hamlin has just self-published his second book, “Travel on $50/Day (or less!); Camping in the US and Beyond.”
LePage repeats gold at SkillsUSA Nationals
WESTFIELD — Westfield Technical Academy Principal Bruce Hastings and Assistant Principal Kevin Dailey could not contain their excitement after internet technology graduate Brady LePage brought back a second-in-a-row gold medal win for Internet of Things: Smart Home technology from the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference competition in Atlanta, Georgia, June 23-27.
Sidewalk Sales to return to Northampton streets
NORTHAMPTON — One of the city’s most beloved traditions, Sidewalk Sales, returns Thursday, July 24 through Sunday, July 27, to fill the Northampton streets with energy, connection and some of the best local shopping opportunities of the season.
Nourish Wellness Cafe expands to Eastworks building
EASTHAMPTON — Nourish Wellness Organic Cafe has expanded operations from its home base in Northampton to the Eastworks building in Easthampton, with the official opening of a second location last month.
Hilltown 6 Pottery Tour returns for 19th year
The Hilltown 6 Pottery Tour is returning for its 19th year later this month, offering another unique art experience.