by Tyler Garnet | Jan 8, 2026 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
CHICOPEE — At its Jan. 6 meeting, the City Council accepted a $450,000 grant to support the necessary infrastructure improvements associated with the redevelopment of the former Uniroyal property.
by Ron Chimelis | Jan 8, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
A late surge of generosity gave a strong finishing kick to the 103rd edition of the Toy for Joy Christmas campaign.
by Trent Levakis | Jan 8, 2026 | Hampshire County, Local News, Northampton
NORTHAMPTON — Winter magic is returning to Northampton in the form of the 15th annual Ice Art Festival on Jan. 31, turning the city’s downtown into a walkable winter art gallery.
by Tyler Garnet | Jan 8, 2026 | Hampshire County, Local News, South Hadley
SOUTH HADLEY — South Hadley’s Budget Task Force is inviting residents to share their priorities for town services and spending during a listening session on Jan. 15 at 1 p.m. and another listening session on Jan. 22 at 7 p.m.
by Peter Tuohy | Jan 7, 2026 | East Longmeadow, Hampden County, Local News
EAST LONGMEADOW — Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni visited Birchland Park Middle School’s eighth grade class in East Longmeadow to continue this year’s “Adopt-a-Class” program on Jan 6.
by Tyler Garnet | Jan 7, 2026 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News
HOLYOKE — Holyoke City Councilor Israel Rivera has caught the attention of two unions that represent the Holyoke Police Department after his OUI arrest on Dec. 20.