Floating beach wheelchair arrives at Musante Beach
NORTHAMPTON — A floating beach wheelchair was delivered to Musante Beach in Leeds on July 21, offering a new level of accessibility for beachgoers in Northampton.
Rosa ‘ready to lead’ as OneHolyoke’s new executive director
HOLYOKE — OneHolyoke CDC will have a new leader at the helm. Nayroby Rosa has been appointed as the next executive director, taking over for outgoing Executive Director Michael Moriarty, who served in the role since 2013.
Longmeadow Select Board sets in-person early voting dates for state primary and election
LONGMEADOW — Residents take to the polls for the state primary and election in just a short time and the Longmeadow Select Board has set the in-person early voting dates for both, with Chair Dan Zwirko citing the right to vote as “the most sacred thing we should be advocating for.”
Chemical manufacturer Prefere Melamines celebrates its 80th year
SPRINGFIELD — A manufacturing institution in Springfield celebrated its 80th year in business at the company’s annual Family Day barbecue. Prefere Melamines, a company that makes melamine-formaldehyde resin used in products that range from laminate flooring to vehicle clear coats, welcomed Mayor Domenic Sarno and representatives from state Sen. Adam Gomez’s office to celebrate the milestone.
Target at Springfield hosts ribbon cutting ahead of grand opening
SPRINGFIELD — With a shower of red confetti and the snip of a bullseye-dotted ribbon, the arrival of Target at Springfield Crossing was celebrated on July 21, ahead of its July 26 grand opening.
MassTrails grant to support MassCentral Rail Trail connection design
NORTHAMPTON — The city’s shared-use path network will continue to grow thanks to a recent $157,000 grant for the design of a new connection to the MassCentral Rail Trail.