West Springfield chief ready for challenges of modern policing
WEST SPRINGFIELD — After four and a half years as police chief and 28 years on the force, Paul Connor has retired. In his place, Mayor William Reichelt last month appointed former detective Capt. Jay Gearing.
Pickleball proponents celebrate new courts at Agawam park
AGAWAM — With six courts open at Borgatti Field, the founding fathers of pickleball in Agawam are looking back with pride on what they’ve accomplished. This summer is the first season of play on the two newest courts, but the park on River Road has long been a...
Agawam, West Springfield students connect businesses to teens
Three Agawam and West Springfield high school students recently had a unique opportunity to spread the word among their peers about potential jobs in the area while also working to educate the business community about what young adults need from them.
Northampton school budget passes with additional appropriations
NORTHAMPTON — After several months of debate, the fiscal year 2025 budget season reached a conclusion on July 2 when the City Council approved additional appropriations to Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra’s FY25 school budget.
Northampton City Council unanimously approves funding for nine CPA projects
NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton City Council unanimously approved nine Community Preservation Act funding requests totaling over $1.4 million during its June 20 regular meeting.