by Mike Lydick | Feb 16, 2026 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local News
AGAWAM — Even though the current school year doesn’t end until June, plans are moving ahead for some changes in the district for the 2026-27 school year. School Superintendent Sheila Martin highlighted the changes in her “Superintendent’s Notes” portion of the School Committee’s Feb. 10 meeting.
by Sarah Heinonen | Feb 16, 2026 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local News
AGAWAM — Agawam employees must be married to claim benefits for their partner, the City Council decided at a meeting on Feb. 2.
by Peter Tuohy | Feb 13, 2026 | East Longmeadow, Hampden County, Local News
EAST LONGMEADOW — After a disciplinary hearing during its Feb. 10 meeting, the East Longmeadow Town Council voted unanimously to revoke the off-premises retail beer and malt beverage license of A’s Smoke Shop after going through over 70 pages of evidence.
by Tyler Garnet | Feb 13, 2026 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News
HOLYOKE — Members of the Holyoke Paraprofessionals Association joined the School Committee meeting on Feb. 9 to express a desire for a new contract.
by Tyler Garnet | Feb 13, 2026 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News
HOLYOKE — After interviewing three finalists last week, the Holyoke School Committee selected Assistant Superintendent Jackie Glasheen as the district’s next superintendent during a meeting on Feb. 12.
by Trent Levakis | Feb 13, 2026 | Easthampton, Hampshire County, Local News
EASTHAMPTON — The dynasty keeps rolling on as Easthampton High School’s We the People Team has won its ninth straight state title and are now once again are seeking donations from the community to help fund their trip to the national tournament in Washington D.C. this April.