by Trent Levakis | Aug 21, 2026 | Hampshire County, Local News, Northampton
NORTHAMPTON — The city has received a $2.8 million Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness grant to complete the Rocky Hill Greenway and Nashawannuck Brook Restoration and Golf Course Rewilding Project.
by Tyler Garnet | Aug 21, 2026 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News
HOLYOKE — Elected officials, staff members and residents gathered outside the new Florence Bank Holyoke branch at 1490 Northampton St. on Aug. 20 to celebrate the bank’s ribbon-cutting ceremony.
by Tyler Garnet | Aug 21, 2026 | Hampshire County, Local News, South Hadley
SOUTH HADLEY — While most Western Mass. voters will head to the polls for statewide races, South Hadley residents will also see a question on their ballot asking if they would approve a $3.5 million tax override.
by Trent Levakis | Aug 21, 2026 | Hampshire County, Local News, Northampton
NORTHAMPTON — As Northampton’s live music scene continues its evolution after COVID-19, one festival is finding its footing in the community and garnering the necessary help to do so.
by Trent Levakis | Aug 21, 2026 | Easthampton, Hampshire County, Local News
EASTHAMPTON — Nominations are open for the second annual Keys to the City program. The public is invited to nominate outstanding individuals, groups and organizations whose service and leadership have significantly enriched the quality of life in Easthampton.
by Cliff Clark | Aug 21, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Southwick
SOUTHWICK — It was announced at the most recent Lake Management Committee meeting that the state’s Department of Environmental Protection will fund the continued development of a plan to improve water quality in the three Great Ponds.