Springfield candidates talk campaigns at sheriff’s picnic
SPRINGFIELD — For the latest episode of “So That Reminds Me,” the hosts took the podcast on the road to Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi’s annual cookout on Aug. 19.
C3 Hispanic Heritage domino tournament returns Aug. 29
CHICOPEE — For the fourth straight year, the C3 Hispanic Heritage Domino Tournament will return to Wisnowski Park on Saturday, Aug. 29, from noon to 6 p.m.
Janeczek becomes Chicopee’s chief human resources officer after council appointment
CHICOPEE — Chicopee’s Human Resources Department has a new person in charge after Bianca Janeczek’s appointment as the chief human resources officer was confirmed during a special City Council meeting on Aug. 18.
Three County Fair returns on Labor Day weekend for its 209th year
NORTHAMPTON — One of America’s oldest ongoing fairs will return for its 209th year this Labor Day weekend with another four-day slate of classic Americana fun, food and celebration.
City receives $2.8 million MVP grant for Pine Grove restoration
NORTHAMPTON — The city has received a $2.8 million Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness grant to complete the Rocky Hill Greenway and Nashawannuck Brook Restoration and Golf Course Rewilding Project.
Florence Bank opens new branch in Holyoke
HOLYOKE — Elected officials, staff members and residents gathered outside the new Florence Bank Holyoke branch at 1490 Northampton St. on Aug. 20 to celebrate the bank’s ribbon-cutting ceremony.