March was another successful month for the advocacy efforts of twins Kimberly Schoolcraft of Springfield and Karen Fogarty of Westfield. Between state proclamations and a trip to Washington, D.C., the two continued their mission of raising awareness for colorectal cancer.
AGAWAM — Using creative thinking and Lego technology, an Agawam robotics team engaged in research, problem-solving, coding and engineering to design and build a small robot to explore the layers of the ocean.
SOMERS — Book lovers, mark your calendars! The much-anticipated Friends of the Somers Library Spring Used Book Sale is back, offering an incredible selection of books, puzzles, CDs, albums, audiobooks and DVDs. Scheduled for April 11-13, this semi-annual event will take place at the Somers Public Library, located at 2 Vision Blvd., off Route 190 in the school complex.
ENFIELD — The state’s Community Investment Fund 2030 awarded the town of Enfield $10 million to aid in the redevelopment plans at Enfield Square Mall.
WILBRAHAM — Earth Day is April 22 this year, but volunteers in Wilbraham will be getting an early start when the third annual Wilbraham Clean Up takes place April 12.
WILBRAHAM — The Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District sent fiscal year 2026 assessment letters to both towns ahead of their spring town meetings, when the budget will be up for a vote. In a budget season full of tough decisions, however, the School Committee still questioned whether to adjust the assessments in hopes of earning good will and avoiding an us-versus-them funding situation.