by Trent Levakis | Mar 6, 2026 | Easthampton, Hampshire County, Local News
EASTHAMPTON — As a way to combat the home stretch of the winter season, Gigantic Bar has created a tropical-style setting that allows bar patrons to “Escape the Northeast” when they enter its doors.
by Sarah Heinonen | Mar 6, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield School Committee’s Budget and Finance Subcommittee received an update from Superintendent Sonia Dinnall and Chief Financial Officer Patrick Roach and the news for this school year is disappointing, while the long-term outlook was grim.
by Tyler Garnet | Mar 6, 2026 | Hampshire County, Local News, South Hadley
SOUTH HADLEY — The Selectboard officially approved language for its April 14 town election ballot, which will ask residents to consider a Proposition 2 ½ override to save jobs, town buildings and extracurricular activities.
by Tyler Garnet | Mar 6, 2026 | Local News
CHICOPEE — The City Council and residents voiced their opinions about two hot-button committee reports that ultimately yielded mixed results during the City Council meeting on March 3.
by Trent Levakis | Mar 6, 2026 | Hampshire County, Local News, Northampton
NORTHAMPTON — Play Incubation Collective’s 2026 play development series is underway, giving playwrights the opportunity to receive direct feedback on their ongoing work from theater players and fans.
by Peter Tuohy | Mar 6, 2026 | East Longmeadow, Hampden County, Local News
EAST LONGMEADOW — At the East Longmeadow School Committee meeting on March 2, Mountain View School, Mapleshade Elementary School and Meadowbrook Elementary School presented their mid-year status reports.