by Trent Levakis | Jan 6, 2026 | Easthampton, Hampshire County, Local News
EASTHAMPTON — A dam removal study for the Manhan River Dam will be funded through the state after the Healey-Driscoll administration announced $350,000 toward supporting dam removal studies in seven municipalities.
by Tyler Garnet | Jan 6, 2026 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
CHICOPEE — Chicopee Public Schools Maintenance Director Scott Chapdelaine attended the Dec. 17 School Committee meeting to provide an update on the district’s facilities plan.
by Tyler Garnet | Jan 5, 2026 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
CHICOPEE — Recently elected officials were officially sworn in on Jan. 5 to serve their respective roles within the city.
by Cliff Clark | Jan 5, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Southwick
SOUTHWICK — The Select Board voted unanimously to approve the warrant for the Special Town Meeting that included an additional article related to health insurance for the town’s retirees.
by Trent Levakis | Jan 5, 2026 | Hampshire County, Local News, Northampton
NORTHAMPTON — As part of a recent grant, students at Smith College have completed a project focused on helping the endangered Eastern rat snake, Massachusetts’ only tree snake.
by Tyler Garnet | Jan 5, 2026 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News
HOLYOKE — Holyoke welcomed returning and newly elected officials during the 2026 inaugural swearing-in ceremony on Jan. 5 inside the City Hall auditorium.