Paper City Clothing opens new location
HOLYOKE — Paper City Clothing Company invited the community to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony on May 30 to showcase their new business at 144 High St.
Cross-generation book club meets with author, reflects on experience
EASTHAMPTON — Easthampton High School’s We the People team continues to be a rising tide for its community as a new cross-generational book group started by the class has made students partner with community members of all ages.
Easthampton City Council continues budget hearing
EASTHAMPTON — After a contentious public hearing, the Easthampton City Council voted to continue the public hearing on the fiscal year 2026 budget until June 18. The $61.98 million budget is up 8.44% from the current year’s budget.
Cooley Dickinson adds to Emergency Department
NORTHAMPTON — Cooley Dickinson Hospital welcomed the local leaders and donors on June 5 for a sneak peek of its new Emergency Department addition in what has become an anticipated addition to medical services at the hospital that will increase department services by 40%.
West Springfield Town Council approves proposed $134 million budget
WEST SPRINGFIELD — The West Springfield Town Council hosted its second public hearing during its June 5 meeting for its fiscal year 2026 capital and operating budget, which is proposed to be approximately $134 million, a 4.54% or $5.8 million increase from FY25.
Agawam’s FY26 budget requires no layoffs of existing personnel
AGAWAM — Mayor Christopher Johnson officially unveiled his $116.6 million fiscal year 2026 general operating budget during the June 2 City Council meeting; two weeks before the council officially votes on it.