by Ryan Feyre | Dec 30, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, More Local Headlines, West Springfield
WEST SPRINGFIELD — The dream of building a new elementary school that combines John Ashley School with the John R. Fausey Elementary School has officially inched further into reality.
by Sarah Heinonen | Dec 30, 2024 | Hampden County, Local Headlines, Local News, West Springfield
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Among the floats, high school bands and police and fire departments marching in the 72nd Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade will be one proud Irish woman representing the town she loves. Mary Anne Flaherty, well known in West Springfield for her volunteerism and giving spirit, was named the town’s parade marshal for the 2025 parade.
by Tyler Garnet | Dec 30, 2024 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
CHICOPEE — After discussing it at a City Council meeting on Dec. 3, Mayor John Vieau, with the support of Chicopee Police Chief Patrick Major and with the approval of the City Council, is implementing a real time information center to enhance safety in the community.
by Tyler Garnet | Dec 30, 2024 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News, More Local Headlines
HOLYOKE — After a groundbreaking event in March, Holyoke’s new middle school is set to open next fall for about 550 students in grades 6-8 and have come to decision with a name and mascot that residents of the city may already be familiar with William R. Peck School.
by Tyler Garnet | Dec 30, 2024 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News
HOLYOKE — The colder weather is not stopping the Holyoke Farmer’s Market from continuing to allow vendors and businesses to sell their product to local residents.
by Tyler Garnet | Dec 30, 2024 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local Headlines, Local News
CHICOPEE — Chicopee High School track coach Adam Tanguay recently won the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association Coach of the Year Award for the 2023-24 outdoor track season.