by Sarah Heinonen | Feb 22, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — Thanks to the congressional delegation from Massachusetts, the anti-violence organization ROCA received a $1.66 million earmark to continue its program that aims to stop violence through employment.
by Sarah Heinonen | Feb 22, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — Revitalize CDC, a Springfield-based community development organization, operates programs to create safe housing, adequate nutrition and digital literacy for people across the state. In early February, U.S. Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey, and U.S. Rep. Richard Neal secured $250,000 in congressionally directed spending, also known as an earmark, to help it continue to help others.
by Mike Lydick | Feb 22, 2026 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local News
AGAWAM — Since 2023, a group of Agawam High School teachers, administrators and students have been working on an innovative project known as Meeting the Moment with the of goal creating a new teaching and learning vision for students.
by Sarah Heinonen | Feb 20, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — The owner of a fire ravaged home in the Forest Park Heights Historic District was told to fix his mistakes after he renovated the building without the approval of the Historical Commission or the proper permits.
by Trent Levakis | Feb 20, 2026 | Easthampton, Hampshire County, Local News
EASTHAMPTON — Two Pine Valley tenants have won their eviction cases following what they and many other tenants of Pine Valley Realty have called unfair hikes in rent.
by Tina Lesniak | Feb 20, 2026 | Easthampton, Hampshire County, Local News
EASTHAMPTON — At its Feb. 18 meeting, the Easthampton City Council dismissed the adoption of an act that would have allowed additional funding methods for the School Department, leading it to discuss possible adjustments to the city’s charter.