South Hadley hosts groundbreaking for new, expanded Rocky’s
SOUTH HADLEY — The South Hadley Plaza on June 19 was the site for a groundbreaking ceremony for a new, expanded Rocky’s Ace Hardware store.
New MiraVista campaign brings attention to teen mental health
HOLYOKE — A teen mental health campaign was announced at a June 18 press conference at MiraVista Behavioral Health Center in Holyoke where representatives from the organization and the Public Health Institute of Western Massachusetts spoke on how this work can help young people’s emotional wellness.
Velis amendment protects veterans from predatory “claim sharks”
HOLYOKE — State Sen. John Velis (D-Westfield) saw a successful amendment adopted to the expanded HERO Act that would protect veterans from predatory “claim sharks” that target veterans who are seeking assistance filing the claims with the federal Department of Veteran Affairs.
E-Media provides updates during June 13 annual meeting
EASTHAMPTON — On June 13, E-Media — formerly known as Easthampton Media — conducted its annual meeting in Eastworks to provide updates on the present and future of the community media center and public access television station.
Playground For All to be built at Ryan Road Elementary School in Northampton
NORTHAMPTON — With the current playscape at RK Finn Ryan Road Elementary School deteriorating, advocates and staff in the Northampton school district are currently working on the creation of a new inclusive “Playground For All” at the school.
Springfield celebrates Juneteenth
SPRINGFIELD — Gov. Maura Healey and U.S. Rep. Richard Neal joined Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, state and local officials to raise a flag commemorating Juneteenth outside Springfield City Hall.