Agawam native chronicles historic football rivalry
AGAWAM — Lawrence Scherpa’s first memory of the annual Thanksgiving football matchup between Agawam and West Springfield high schools was the 1956 game when he was eight years old.
Northampton receives $297,330 LAND grant
NORTHAMPTON — The city received a $297,330 Local Acquisitions for Natural Diversity grant to permanently protect 72 acres in the Mineral Hills Greenway.
Chicopee sets FY26 tax rate with increase
CHICOPEE — During a Nov. 6 meeting, the Chicopee City Council officially accepted a fiscal year 2026 residential tax rate of $15.24 per $1,000, a $.08 increase from the FY25 rate.
Donors make difference for food pantry clients in Southwick
SOUTHWICK — When it appeared the U.S. Department of Agriculture would pause SNAP benefits for November because of the government shutdown, beneficiaries were worried and confused about what would happen to them, Our Community Food Pantry helped calm their fears and offered food to everyone in need.
State backs Springfield’s Breakfast in the Classroom
SPRINGFIELD — It was 8:30 a.m., the start of another school day. Children filed into their classrooms at Rebecca M. Johnson School.