AGAWAM — The Agawam City Council unanimously approved the first reading of a moratorium on data centers, the computer server farms that supportive data-intensive technology, such as artificial intelligence.
Chicopee and Holyoke are both preparing for their respective back-to-school events featuring free backpacks, services and supplies for students attending the gatherings.
WESTFIELD — The Western Mass Hilltown Hikers will lead a group hike Aug. 15 at 10 a.m. at the reborn Tekoa Park in Westfield on the Westfield/Russell town line, just before the I-90 bridge.
NORTHAMPTON — After four years of serving the city of Northampton, Kim Park will step down as director of Senior Services to pursue photography full-time. Her last day will be Friday, Aug. 21.
EASTHAMPTON — During a relatively quiet summer season, the Easthampton City Council approved funding for repairs to the Manhan Rail Trail and received a report on the work of the Easthampton Council on Aging and Enrichment Center.
WILBRAHAM — Four martial artists from Wilbraham’s Giroux Bros. Martial Arts returned from Las Vegas as karate champions after placing first in their point sparring divisions at the Chuck Norris System International Training Championships, with one toting the coveted Norris Cup and the grand champion title.