by Cliff Clark | Apr 16, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Southwick
SOUTHWICK — When the Southwick Planning Board approved the minor modification of a stormwater permit for the property at 159 Berkshire Ave., the board chair hoped the years-long dispute between the town and property owner was over.
by Tyler Garnet | Apr 16, 2026 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
CHICOPEE — With budget season in full force, the School Department is getting a major boost from the city to supplement its financial outlook this upcoming fiscal year.
by Cliff Clark | Apr 16, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Westfield
WESTFIELD — While the inches of recorded snow that fell in the city this winter was average, the number of plowable events was the reason snow and ice removal costs are over $1 million over last year’s cost.
by Trent Levakis | Apr 16, 2026 | Hampshire County, Local News, Northampton
NORTHAMPTON — Massachusetts Center for the Book has announced the return of Mass Kids Lit Fest, the vibrant children’s book festival now in its third year, from May 3-9.
by Trent Levakis | Apr 16, 2026 | Hampshire County, Local News, Northampton
NORTHAMPTON — The city is seeking input from the public, both locally and afar, through a Community and Visitor Perception Survey that was launched on April 9.
by Sarah Heinonen | Apr 15, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Longmeadow
LONGMEADOW — Brian Strafach looked around the small, rectangular space where more than a dozen middle schoolers sat with the handful of adults who accompanied them.