East Longmeadow’s Finance Oversight Committee examines town’s $79.13M budget
EAST LONGMEADOW — The Finance Oversight Committee began its work on April 2, combing through the town’s draft budget for fiscal year 2026.
Holyoke hosts flag raising for Sikh community
HOLYOKE — A Sikh flag raising ceremony was hosted on April 1 at Holyoke City Hall to celebrate Vaisakhi, which marks the beginning of the New Year and honors the creation of the Khalsa and the Sikh articles of faith.
Chicopee City Council approves new human resources chief
CHICOPEE — After first being appointed by Mayor John Vieau during a special City Council meeting on March 10, the City Council unanimously approved the appointment of Karla Bourassa as the next Chief Human Resources Officer during its March 31 meeting.
Edwards Public Library adding sensory garden
SOUTHAMPTON — The Edwards Public Library has announced an exciting new addition to its outdoor space in the sensory garden, currently taking shape and set to blossom later this spring.
Historical Association seeking dealers for Spring Flea Market
AGAWAM — The Agawam Historical Association is organizing a Spring Flea Market on Saturday, May 3, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the historic Thomas Smith House, 251 North West St., and is seeking dealers of antique, vintage and artisan items to participate.
Robotics team takes deep dive to solve ocean related problem
AGAWAM — Using creative thinking and Lego technology, an Agawam robotics team engaged in research, problem-solving, coding and engineering to design and build a small robot to explore the layers of the ocean.