by Trent Levakis | Jun 11, 2026 | Easthampton, Hampshire County, Local News
EASTHAMPTON — Easthampton voters have approved the $6.9 million tax override during the Special City Election on June 9, securing the bulk of school and city services that would have been drastically cut if the vote had failed.
by Tyler Garnet | Jun 11, 2026 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
CHICOPEE — Mayor John Vieau has officially submitted a recommended fiscal year 2027 operating budget to the City Council for review.
by Peter Tuohy | Jun 11, 2026 | Holyoke, Local News, Springfield, Westfield
SPRINGFIELD — Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni and his office is helping to ensure the expansion of community-based programs in Hampden County after distributing $119,700 to 32 nonprofit organizations, the largest award amount and number of recipients in program history.
by Tyler Garnet | Jun 11, 2026 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News
HOLYOKE — A $75,000 state earmark has enabled the Greater Holyoke YMCA to significantly enhance its locker room facilities, resulting in important renovations that improve the overall experience for members and visitors alike.
by Sarah Heinonen | Jun 11, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — A few dozen people, armed with signs, props and theatrics, met at the Eversource location on Cadwell Drive in Springfield.
by Tyler Garnet | Jun 11, 2026 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News
HOLYOKE — Tenants displaced from 811 High St. after the building was condemned gathered with Springfield No One Leaves and Mayor Joshua Garcia on June 10 to call attention to what they described as landlord negligence by property owners Karan and Pooja Verma.