by Sarah Heinonen | Oct 16, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Ludlow
LUDLOW — Of the 12 articles brought before Ludlow’s Oct. 7 Town Meeting, five provoked debate and controversy, but perhaps none more so than the recommendations to change the town’s form of government. Voters rejected the measure 41-29.
by Tyler Lederer | Oct 16, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Photo Slider, Westfield
WESTFIELD — On Friday, Oct. 18, Scout Troops 821 and 124, as well as Cub Scout Pack 820, will camp out on the athletic fields behind Amelia Park, and gut and guard 1,500 pumpkins.
by Tina Lesniak | Oct 16, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, More Local Headlines, Westfield
WESTFIELD — With a renewed vision, WMCD Inc. will host several upcoming fundraisers to support its cause of youth having fun while building leadership skills and making a difference in the community. “Our biggest fundraiser of the year is a FunnyRaising Comedy Show...
by Cliff Clark | Oct 16, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, More Local Headlines, Southwick
SOUTHWICK — Over the past year, the town’s Department of Public Works, with the help of outside contractors, has been tracking down what material was used for the water lines going into every home connected to the public water system to determine if lead was used, and...
by Cliff Clark | Oct 16, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Southwick
SOUTHWICK — The Select Board this month endorsed restrictions on parking and beach access at the North Pond Conservation Area. Board members on Oct. 7 adopted the recommendations made in September by the North Pond Conservation Area Task Force, including reducing the...
by Amy Porter | Oct 16, 2024 | Hilltowns, Local News, More Articles
CHESTER — By a 10-1 margin, voters on Oct. 7 rejected a Town Meeting proposal to sell Chester’s municipal electric utility. But they had to go outside to do it.
