by Peter Tuohy | Dec 30, 2025 | Hampden, Hampden County, Local News, Wilbraham
WILBRAHAM — Educators in the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District spoke out for a resolution in the contract negotiations between the Hampden Wilbraham Education Association and the School Committee in its meeting on Dec. 18.
by Sarah Heinonen | Dec 30, 2025 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — After a spirited debate on Dec. 8 regarding changes to Springfield’s cannabis ordinance and how the distance from a school is measured, the three proposed amendments sailed through the City Council with little opposition at its Dec. 15 meeting.
by Peter Tuohy | Dec 30, 2025 | Hampden, Hampden County, Local News, Wilbraham
WILBRAHAM — The Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District School Committee voted to withdraw Wilbraham Middle School from the Massachusetts School Building Authority’s accelerated repair program and submit a state of interest in applying for the MSBA’s core program in its meeting on Dec. 18.
by Trent Levakis | Dec 30, 2025 | Local News
EASTHAMPTON — The 13th annual Easthampton WinterFest kicks off at the start of the New Year and culminates in a jam-packed day of community fun throughout the city on Feb. 14.
by Trent Levakis | Dec 30, 2025 | Easthampton, Hampshire County, Local News
EASTHAMPTON — A new coaching collective for entrepreneurs who “think differently” is coming to the region in January, which means those interested in boosting their business ideas are urged to reach out and sign up.
by Trent Levakis | Dec 30, 2025 | Hampshire County, Local News, Northampton
NORTHAMPTON — The Ordinance Review Committee will recommend that the City Council form a special committee to review the city’s food truck ordinance. The recommendation will be made sometime in January when the new council is in office.