Residents, officials urge Parker Street drivers: ‘Check Your Speed’
SPRINGFIELD — A steady flow of vehicles streamed along Parker Street in both directions. It was rush hour on Oct. 28 and drivers were pouring past the Greenleaf Community Center.
GOMBO Nola Kitchen & Oyster Bar under new ownership
NORTHAMPTON — Northampton resident Cassidy Bowman sees the purchase of GOMBO Nola Kitchen & Oyster Bar, the Cajun and creole staple on 159 Main St., as a classic tale: boy and dog eat at restaurant so much; they buy restaurant.
Westfield Puerto Rican group honors 2 educators
WESTFIELD — The Westfield Puerto Rican Association recently raised the flag of Puerto Rico at City Hall and recognized two city residents in honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, which is celebrated Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 annually.
Way Finders cuts ribbon on Feeding Hills apartment complex
AGAWAM — Way Finders joined public and private partners in celebrating its new affordable housing complex, Rosewood Way, at an Oct. 25 ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Smith Vocational opens new animal companion building
NORTHAMPTON — A new animal companion building is officially open at Smith Vocational and Agricultural High school.
Chicopee School Committee looking for new at-large member after resignation
CHICOPEE — During the School Committee meeting on Oct. 16 it was announce that At-Large School Committee member Chester Szetela would be stepping down after serving on the committee since 2002.