Creative Kids approaches 40th anniversary
WESTFIELD — Their business relationship has lasted longer than most marriages — partners Sherri Morini and Fran Frere are approaching four decades running the Creative Kids preschool together in Westfield.
Fun day of golf raises funds to help unwanted farm animals
Ian Ireland was one of 60 golfers who hit the links in Feeding Hills to benefit a sanctuary for unwanted animals in Westfield.
96th Westfield Fair promotes agriculture, entertainment
WESTFIELD — Asked why people should attend a New England County Fair, Andy Freniere, who serves on the Board of Directors for The Westfield Fair, didn’t skip a beat.
New Russell-Montgomery Police Dept. garage dedicated to veteran
RUSSELL — The new Russell-Montgomery Police Department garage on the grounds of the former Russell Elementary School was dedicated to decorated Vietnam veteran Jan “Boomer” Boomsma of Russell who passed away in 2022 and was the father of Mark Boomsma, who built the garage for the town.
Southampton to close on College Highway land by Sept. 30
SOUTHAMPTON — A major land acquisition of a 52-acre plot of land on College Highway is on the verge of reaching the finish line.
Amherst lands MVP grant for Fort River watershed improvements
AMHERST — The town of Amherst has entered the second phase of a crucial project relating to its climate resiliency goals.