Hampden DA announces arrest in decades-old homicide case
SPRINGFIELD — Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni announced during a Nov. 13 press conference that an arrest has finally been made for a double homicide that occurred 46 years ago.
Springfield celebrates Veteran’s Day with parade and ceremony
The city of Springfield conducted its annual Veteran’s Day parade under sunny blue skies. The parade began at Springfield Technical Community College at 11 a.m., traveled down State Street, and then ended at City Hall where a speaking ceremony and wreath laying took place.
Record rates of food assistance needed, state grants seek to help
Food insecurity is an ongoing problem across the country, and Western Massachusetts is no different. According to an annual report from the Greater Boston Food Bank, 2023 saw 48% of people in Hampden County facing food insecurity. The same was true for 37% of Hampshire County residents.
Select Board reviews hazard mitigation plan
SOUTHAMPTON — At its Nov. 12 meeting, as the area faces a significant drought that has made it more prone to brush fires, the Southampton Select Board began the process of reviewing and implementing a new hazard mitigation plan.
Easthampton receives $4.4 million housing grant
EASTHAMPTON — The city of Easthampton was recently awarded a $4.4 million grant from the state’s HousingWorks Infrastructure Program to help accommodate a major housing project happening at 11 Ferry St.
Council resolution endorses embargo on U.S. arms to Israel
NORTHAMPTON — A resolution endorsing an embargo on U.S. arms to Israel in an act of protest against the war in Gaza was approved by the Northampton City Council during its Nov. 7 meeting.