


Teen mentor named West Springfield Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year
WEST SPRINGFIELD — West Springfield teen Thu Zar Win has shown that she knows what it takes to be a leader and a mentor and, as a result, has been named the West Springfield Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year.

So That Reminds Me: Agawam to honor start of American Revolution
Agawam Historical Association President David Cecci and 25th Continental Regiment Captain and President Rob Keenan sat down with interim Executive Editor Chris Maza and Staff Writer Tyler Garnet to discuss the upcoming call to arms reenactment at the Thomas Smith...
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.