by Tyler Lederer | May 22, 2024 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local News
AGAWAM — The goal of this year’s budget is to be as fiscally conservative as possible, while maintaining essential services, said Mayor Christopher Johnson. “The proposed annual operating budget reflects our best effort at preparing a fiscally-conservative budget that...
by Cliff Clark | May 22, 2024 | Hampden County, Local Headlines, Local News, Westfield
WESTFIELD — City officials met with representatives of the state’s Department of Transportation last month to “initiate” the reconfiguration of Exit 41 on the Massachusetts Turnpike. “We initiated the project with [MassDOT] and are waiting for their feedback,” City...
by Cliff Clark | May 22, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Photo Slider, Southwick
SOUTHWICK — The chairs of the Select Board and the School Committee both retained their elected seats on May 14, but one race was much closer than the other.
by Amy Porter | May 22, 2024 | Hilltowns, Local News, More Local Headlines
HUNTINGTON — Ninety-eight registered voters out of a total of 1,700 participated in the municipal election on May 11, with a close race for the three-year open seat on the Selectboard, formerly occupied by Edward Renaud. In unofficial results, former Selectboard...
by Amy Porter | May 22, 2024 | Hampden County, Local Headlines, Local News, West Springfield, Westfield
WESTFIELD — A statewide group is calling foul on Westfield’s plans to build $11 million of high school sports fields using revenues from Whip City Fiber, some of which are generated outside Westfield. A new stadium and two renovated fields on the Westfield High School...
by Miasha Lee | May 22, 2024 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local News, Photo Slider
AGAWAM — Brittany Houghton loves the vibe at Murphy’s Pub in Agawam. And when she is tending bar, patrons seem to love her vibe, as well. Judges recently agreed, and gave her the 2024 Howdy Award for Hospitality Excellence among workers at beverage establishments in...
