Way Finders breaks ground on affordable housing investment
HOLYOKE — On Oct. 22, Way Finders hosted a groundbreaking ceremony and site tour at its latest affordable housing development in Holyoke: Essex Village.
Agawam approves first reading of construction noise ordinance
AGAWAM — Following a debate, the Agawam City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance that establishes specific hours for when construction workers can work.
Torres honored with Latino Excellence Award
CHICOPEE — Monica Torres, who is the Community and Special Projects liaison in the Mayor’s Office, was recently presented with the Latino Excellence Award from the Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus, MBLLC, in Boston.
Hilltown libraries to host talks in November
The Porter Memorial Library at 87 Main Street in Blandford will host a talk by Blandford native John Crane on Saturday, Nov. 8 at 11 a.m.
Massachusetts Center for the Book celebrates 25th anniversary
NORTHAMPTON — The Massachusetts Center for the Book will be celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Massachusetts Book Awards with a public reading at the Northampton Cetner for the Arts on Wednesday, Nov. 5, from 6-8 p.m.
Special permit approved for 111-unit redevelopment project in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — A major mixed-use redevelopment project on Main and State streets will move forward after the Springfield City Council approved a special permit for the project during its recent meeting on Oct. 20.