EASTHAMPTON — Local band The Giant’s Harp, a new group made up of musicians from rising force in the New England Grateful Dead music scene Mind Left Body, debuted their self-titled debut EP in April and are serving as an example of independent artists forging their path in the region.
NORTHAMPTON — Grow Food Northampton’s Tuesday Market has returned for the spring and summer season, marking its 18th season in total and 10th season under the organization.
SPRINGFIELD — A newly ratified contract between the city of Springfield and its just under 500 police officers was officially approved by the City Council during its April 28 hearings meeting.
WILBRAHAM — Each May, Wilbraham voters elect residents to vote on their behalf in the town government and on the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School Committee. In total, 13 people are running for positions on nine boards and committees.
HAMPDEN — On May 12, the town of Hampden will conduct its spring Town Meeting at 7 p.m. in the cafeteria of the former Thornton W. Burgess School.
EAST LONGMEADOW — Days after meeting with the Financial Oversight Committee as part of its efforts to find potential money-saving opportunities in the municipal budget, Superintendent Gordon Smith and the School Committee reviewed the major aspects of the School Department’s $36.89 million budget for fiscal year 2026 and how it had arrived at that number.