by Michael Ballway | Feb 21, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, West Springfield
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Kids may have to wake up a little earlier next year, after the School Committee approved a 2024-25 calendar with earlier start times for most of the town’s public schools.
by Michael Ballway | Feb 21, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, West Springfield
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Town officials expect more than half of West Side households to sign up for fiber-optic internet service, and for the town-owned utility to break even in 2026.
by Michael Ballway | Feb 21, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, West Springfield
WEST SPRINGFIELD — In-person early voting will be available starting Feb. 24 and continuing Feb. 26 to March 1 for the presidential primary election in Massachusetts.
by Tyler Lederer | Feb 20, 2024 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local News, Longmeadow
AGAWAM — The Federal Restaurant will be temporarily closing its doors Saturday, Feb. 24, to focus on rebranding the restaurant and renovating the building, as well as to open a Mexican restaurant in Longmeadow. Co-owner Ralph Santaniello said minor tweaks have been...
by Tyler Garnet | Feb 20, 2024 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
CHICOPEE — Recent efforts by the U.S Environmental Protection Agency and U.S Sen. Edward Markey (D-Malden) have prompted Chicopee to look at their water service lines and cable lines. In December 2023, the EPA announced it would be significantly strengthening...
by Tyler Garnet | Feb 20, 2024 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
CHICOPEE — A new coffee shop called Exquisite Café is now open at 218 1/2 Exchange St.Owner Mario Deshazo, who will also have the help of his mother, Crystal Cedeno, who will work at the shop, is excited to officially welcome everyone to his café....
