by Tina Lesniak | Jan 7, 2026 | Local News, Somers
SOMERS — As Somers turns the page to a new year, town leaders are preparing for a mix of fiscal decisions, infrastructure improvement, and community-focused initiatives aimed at strengthening quality of life for residents.
by Peter Tuohy | Jan 7, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Longmeadow
LONGMEADOW — On Jan. 5, Ivan Kobzar was recognized with a cake and a card by Longmeadow Council on Aging Director James Leyden and Vice Chair Sandra MacFadyen.
by Sarah Heinonen | Jan 7, 2026 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local News
AGAWAM – Agawam City Clerk Vincent Gioscia swore in Mayor Christopher Johnson, City Councilors Dino Mercadante, Robert Rossi, George Bitzas, Anthony Suffriti, Edward Borgatti, Anthony Russo, Thomas Hendrickson, Peter McNair and Christine Rickmon, and School Committee members Heather Zielenski, Shelley M. Borgatti-Reed, Wendy Rua, Michael Perry, A.J. Christopher and Dawn DeMatteo on Jan. 5
by Amy Porter | Jan 7, 2026 | Hilltowns, Local News
CHESTER — The Southern Hilltowns Adult Education Center will offer a free class for small business owners on how to prepare the Small Business Schedule C form with Certified Public Accountant Rosemarie Goyette.
by Amy Porter | Jan 7, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Westfield
WESTFIELD — At the Dec. 18 City Council meeting, Conservation Commission chair Joseph Giffune introduced Nicholas Balik as the new conservation agent for Westfield.
by Tyler Garnet | Jan 7, 2026 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
CHICOPEE — The Melha Shriners along with area Masons presented a special donation to Chicopee First Responders on Dec. 17 at Chicopee Fire Department Station #3 located at 96 Cabot St.