DA, law enforcement solve 31-year-old murder of Celestina Perez
SPRINGFIELD — A Springfield family can rest a little easier after more than 30 years of heartbreak and sleepless nights now that the person who killed Celestina Perez in 1995 has been identified by the Hampden County District Attorney’s Office.
Easthampton receives $500K grant for Manhan Rail Trail repairs
EASTHAMPTON — A scenic staple in Easthampton will receive a facelift after the city was awarded a $500,000 MassTrails grant on June 24 to fund repairs to the Manhan Rail Trail. The MassTrails program provides matching grants to support the design, construction,...
Neal, Blandford officials announce $1 million for water system upgrades
BLANDFORD — U.S. Rep. Richard Neal joined Blandford Town Administrator Christina Ferrera, Select Board Chair Jacqueline Coury, and Water Commission Chair Brad Curry on July 17 to announce $1.1 million in federal funding for water treatment and distribution system upgrades for the town.
WTA’s aviation program gives thank you ride to Mrs. Murphy’s Donuts owner
WESTFIELD — The Westfield Technical Academy’s Aviation Maintenance Program showed its appreciation to Mrs. Murphy’s Donuts in Southwick in a way that only it could, by offering a thank-you ride in a 1942 Stearman bi-plane to owner Shane Murphy.
Paving begins at Westfield Middle School parking lot
WESTFIELD — Paving on the Westfield Middle School parking lot has officially begun as part of a complete redesign made possible by a climate resilience grant of $810,200 from the state Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness program and an additional $70,000 from the Westfield River Watershed Association.