Pickleball courts open at Ray Ellerbrook Field
NORTHAMPTON — New pickleball courts have finally opened at Ray Ellerbrook Field after a launch party on July 26 and excitement is high across the city for this latest addition.
Food Truck Friday series coming to West Springfield Town Common
WEST SPRINGFIELD — West Springfield is hoping that people who visit the Town Common this August will bring their families and their appetites as the town launches its inaugural Food Truck Friday series. The series is organized by Mayor Will Reichelt’s office.
Men’s senior softball comes to Springfield Aug. 8-10
SPRINGFIELD — Over 200 softball-playing men — ranging in age from 60 years old to 75-plus — are slated to take the field in Springfield’s Blunt Park Aug. 8-10, as the Massachusetts Senior Games brings the state tournament home to the city where the games began.
West Springfield Town Council approves charter ballot question
WEST SPRINGFIELD — The Town Council approved 16 proposed charter review ballot questions during its July 21 meeting.
Water users may see rate hike to cover $2 million project
WILBRAHAM — The Board of Water Commissioners met on July 18 to discuss a potential water rate increase to pay for a major infrastructure project that is expected to cost $2 million.
Wilbraham Select Board eyes tight deadline while hiring new police officer
WILBRAHAM — At the July 14 Select Board meeting, Cole Rigney was hired as a police officer, but the condensed timeline for the hiring left Select Board member Marc Ducey with “concerns.”