Veolia continues service in Holyoke with new 10-year agreement
HOLYOKE — On Sept. 26, the city of Holyoke hosted a press conference to discuss a new 10-year contract between the city and Veolia North America.
Host committee slated to hold Northampton candidate meet and greet
NORTHAMPTON — As election season ramps up, a local host committee has planned a unique community event where the public is invited to come meet Northampton mayoral, City Council and School Committee candidates who are coming together in commitment to public schools,...
East Longmeadow Police, Fire share call data with council
EAST LONGMEADOW — East Longmeadow Police Chief Mark Williams and Fire Chief Christopher Beecher delivered an update to the Town Council on Sept. 23 regarding their departments’ needs and interactions with the community.
Westfield resident named to Massachusetts Board of Education
WESTFIELD — Kristen Smidy of Westfield has been appointed to the Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, according to an announcement from the Healey-Driscoll administration on Sept. 22.
Springfield library fundraising campaign reaches goal
SPRINGFIELD — An eight-year fundraising initiative reached its official conclusion on Sept. 16 when the Springfield Library Foundation presented the final $137,500 of the East Forest Park Library’s Promised Realized Campaign.
Community steps up to get ‘Wheels for Darren’
WESTFIELD — On Sunday, Oct. 5, from noon to 5 p.m., the Skyline Beer Company at 98 Southwick Road in Westfield will be hosting “Wheels for Darren,” a day filled with raffles, live music and incredible food to raise money for a wheelchair van for Darren, a 13-year-old with Duchenne muscular dystrophy who has strong ties to Westfield.