Agawam City Council questions Flock cameras in Agawam
AGAWAM — Dozens of residents came to the June 15 City Council meeting to express concerns about Agawam’s use of license plate reader cameras from the company Flock Safety.
Longmeadow Farmers Market props up local businesses through October
LONGMEADOW — Longmeadow’s one-stop shop for local goods is officially back for the summer and remains through the fall, offering items from fresh-baked bread to skin care products.
Proposed Firestone construction sparks concern from East Longmeadow residents
EAST LONGMEADOW — East Longmeadow residents are voicing concerns about a proposed Firestone Complete Auto Care on North Main Street and its potential effect on traffic, noise and small business success, with some residents citing existing traffic conditions as “dangerous” and a “big problem.”
Academy of Music names Dumont as new executive director
NORTHAMPTON — The Academy of Music Theatre’s Board of Trustees has announced that Raymond Dumont will take over as executive director of the theater on July 1 after current executive director, Debra J’Anthony, announced she will step down after 18 years in the role.
Nye named new Northampton veterans’ services director
Daniel Nye was appointed by Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra as the next director of veterans’ services following the retirement of Steve Connor after 22 years in the role.Photo credit: Daniel Nye, Central Hampshire Veterans’ Services NORTHAMPTON — Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra...
Easthampton petitioners trigger override vote recount
EASTHAMPTON — The city will officially hold a recount of votes from the June 9 Special Election override after petitioners collected enough signatures to trigger such a situation.