by Cliff Clark | Sep 17, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Southwick
SOUTHWICK — For some, the horrific acts of terror that forever changed our nation on 9/11 have faded, and for a generation born after the attack, it is history. For others, the tragic events of that day and those that followed are seared forever into their memories, even 25 years later.
by Amy Porter | Sep 17, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Westfield
WESTFIELD — Amelia Park Arena, located at 21 S. Broad St., will host a series of special public skates, starting with Free Community Public Skating Day on Saturday, Sept. 19, from noon to 1:30 p.m.
by Sarah Heinonen | Sep 17, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — In the wake of a cyberattack on Springfield Public Schools, the FBI has confirmed that the attack included a data breach. On Sept. 15, the School Department was notified that the data of students and staff was stolen.
by Sarah Heinonen | Sep 17, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — Massachusetts law requires public school students to have 180 days of instruction during each school year. With Springfield students out of class during the week of Sept. 7 due to a cyberattack, the Curriculum and Programs Subcommittee reviewed the 2026-27 school year calendar to determine how that time could be made up.
by Sarah Heinonen | Sep 17, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield students got a taste of education in the analog age after a cyberattack on Springfield Public Schools forced teachers to pivot from smartboards and laptops to paper worksheets and index cards.
by Tyler Garnet | Sep 17, 2026 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
CHICOPEE — The City Council and subcommittees are seeking to define and potentially regulate renewable energy storage, battery energy storage and data centers within the city.