by Trent Levakis | Aug 13, 2026 | Hampshire County, Local News, Northampton
NORTHAMPTON — With the first round of fiscal year 2027 Community Preservation Act funding set to take place this fall, prospective applicants are invited to submit a one-page eligibility form by Monday, Aug. 24, to determine whether their project qualifies for CPA funding.
by Peter Tuohy | Aug 13, 2026 | East Longmeadow, Hampden County, Local News
EAST LONGMEADOW — East Longmeadow Public Schools is introducing a couple new firsts with the 2026-2027 school year on the horizon — the first year with the new East Longmeadow High School and Dr. Joanne Menard’s first year as superintendent.
by Peter Tuohy | Aug 13, 2026 | East Longmeadow, Hampden County, Local News
EAST LONGMEADOW — East Longmeadow is making its final moves before the build out of a townwide fiber network with the Town Council’s unanimous approval of a $43.5 million appropriation to cover the project.
by Sarah Heinonen | Aug 13, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — Developer FDS MA Liberty Junction LLC had its day in court, going before Judge Jeremy Bucci, as he listened to arguments from rival developers who argued that Liberty Junction should be blocked from building the new Springfield Regional Justice Center.
by Sarah Heinonen | Aug 13, 2026 | Agawam, Chicopee, East Longmeadow, Easthampton, Hampden, Hampden County, Hampshire County, Holyoke, Local News, Longmeadow, South Hadley, Southwick, Springfield, West Springfield, Westfield, Wilbraham
SPRINGFIELD — Two people looking to unseat U.S. Rep. Richard Neal in the Massachusetts 1st Congressional House District met at a debate on Aug. 11 to discuss their politics, priorities and approach. Of those, the most daylight between Nadia Milleron and Jeromie Whalen was in their approach.
by Sarah Heinonen | Aug 13, 2026 | Dining, Dining and Entertainment, Features, Local News
SPRINGFIELD — Ahead of National Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, the Springfield Museums will host the fourth annual Latino Arts Festival in partnership with Mi Museo Committee. The festival, on Friday, Aug. 28, is free and open to the public.