SPRINGFIELD — The ballots are in and primary voters in the 11th Hampden District chose to stay the course. The three-way primary race for the seat ended with incumbent Bud Williams winning a sixth term in the state House of Representatives.
SPRINGFIELD — State Rep. Angelo Puppolo will remain in his seat in the 12th Hampden district after defeating challenger Michael Lachenmeyer in the Democratic primary on Sept. 1.
WILBRAHAM — The Wilbraham Art League is encouraging the public to learn about all things art by meeting local artists and viewing original art pieces at an open house on Sept. 8.
EAST LONGMEADOW — The day for East Longmeadow residents to properly recycle all their electronic devices has returned.
SOMERS — The sights, sounds and traditions of fall will return to Somers Sept. 17-20 as the Four Town Fair celebrates its 188th annual edition, bringing together residents, families, civic organizations, farmers and visitors from throughout the region.
CHICOPEE — Chicopee Public Schools will finally have a more centralized, accessible location to do business. On Aug. 28, School Department members, elected officials and residents attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a permanent location for Chicopee’s school administration office at 229 Exchange St.