by Ryan Feyre | Apr 8, 2025 | Hampden County, Local News, More Local Headlines, West Springfield
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Budget season is in full force in West Springfield. On April 2, the School Committee approved a $58.1 million school budget for fiscal year 2026, a $1.7 million increase from FY25.
by Tyler Garnet | Apr 8, 2025 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local News, More Articles
AGAWAM — The Agawam Historical Association is organizing a Spring Flea Market on Saturday, May 3, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the historic Thomas Smith House, 251 North West St., and is seeking dealers of antique, vintage and artisan items to participate.
by Trent Levakis | Apr 8, 2025 | Hampden County, Local News, Photo Slider, Springfield, Westfield
March was another successful month for the advocacy efforts of twins Kimberly Schoolcraft of Springfield and Karen Fogarty of Westfield. Between state proclamations and a trip to Washington, D.C., the two continued their mission of raising awareness for colorectal cancer.
by Mike Lydick | Apr 8, 2025 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local News, More Articles
AGAWAM — Using creative thinking and Lego technology, an Agawam robotics team engaged in research, problem-solving, coding and engineering to design and build a small robot to explore the layers of the ocean.
by Tina Lesniak | Apr 2, 2025 | Local News, More Local Headlines, Somers
SOMERS — Book lovers, mark your calendars! The much-anticipated Friends of the Somers Library Spring Used Book Sale is back, offering an incredible selection of books, puzzles, CDs, albums, audiobooks and DVDs. Scheduled for April 11-13, this semi-annual event will take place at the Somers Public Library, located at 2 Vision Blvd., off Route 190 in the school complex.
by Tina Lesniak | Apr 2, 2025 | Enfield, Local News, Photo Slider
ENFIELD — The state’s Community Investment Fund 2030 awarded the town of Enfield $10 million to aid in the redevelopment plans at Enfield Square Mall.