by Tyler Garnet | May 7, 2024 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News, Photo Slider
CHICOPEE — Local officials, as well as members of the Chicopee Public Schools district, took a tour at Chicopee Comprehensive High School to learn about its Farm to School Program on May 2.
by Amy Porter | May 1, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Westfield
WESTFIELD — On the third day of the third annual Chef Showdown at Westfield Technical Academy, a collaboration between the culinary arts department and radio and television broadcasting, a division of graphics arts, the teams had been narrowed down to two who were competing for the win.
by Amy Porter | May 1, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Westfield
WESTFIELD — City Councilor Bridget Matthews-Kane recently announced she will run for state representative in the district that includes Southampton and most of Westfield. She will run as a Democrat. The district is currently represented by state Rep. Kelly Pease...
by Tina Lesniak | May 1, 2024 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local News, Westfield
WESTFIELD — During her relatively short life, Mary Malone Regan brought great joy, a quick wit and a love for children and helping others to all those around her. “She was really kind. It inspired me,” said her mother, Elizabeth Malone. “We want people to remember...
by Cliff Clark | May 1, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Southwick
SOUTHWICK — One of the seats for the Southwick representative on the Regional School Committee is up for grabs during this town’s annual municipal election, as incumbent Robert Stevenson is being challenged by Kim Perron. Stevenson has been a physical therapist for...
by Cliff Clark | May 1, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Southwick
SOUTHWICK — Only two of the 12 seats on the town’s May 14 ballot will have contested races. The current chair of the Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School Committee, Robert Stevenson, will face a challenge from Kimberly Anne Perron, the wife of Select Board...