Nation’s unity recalled at Agawam 9/11 remembrance ceremony
“Everyone needs to do their part, that every time you see a man or woman who wears that uniform, to always remember to say thank you and to never let your memories of 9/11 fade away,” Mayor Christopher Johnson said at the town’s annual memorial ceremony this year.
Rep. Duffy shares local impact of Fair Share Amendment
HOLYOKE — In another edition of her “Rep’s Message” series with Holyoke Media, state Rep. Patricia Duffy (D-Holyoke) spoke about some of the accomplishments made at the statehouse following the completion of the state house’s 19-month formal session and how Holyoke will look to benefit.
City to host public listening sessions for Comprehensive Plan
HOLYOKE — The city of Holyoke will host three public listening sessions this fall to engage in conversations on how the city should best approach updating its Comprehensive Plan and mapping out its future.
Leahy family walks to support their own
CHICOPEE — After watching their brother, husband and uncle fight through a cancer diagnosis, the Leahy family knew they wanted to help support the research that had helped him. On Oct. 6, the family and friends of John Leahy will walk the 10K Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk to raise funds for cancer research.
American Legion Post 260 to honor those missing in action
SOUTH HADLEY — The Select Board approved that the South Hadley American Legion Post 260 can permanently place a POW/MIA Chair of Honor at the South Hadley Sports Complex.