El Cafetín brings Puerto Rican fare to Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — What was once a former bank and liquor store is now an authentic Puerto Rican restaurant right off Interstate 291’s Indian Orchard exit.
Pioneer Valley Railroad warehouse permit approved in Westfield
WESTFIELD — The Planning Board unanimously approved a special permit to the Pioneer Valley Railroad for a 156,000-square-foot warehouse and spur on Ampad Road at its meeting on Jan. 21.
Ten contestants vie for 2025 Westfield Sons of Erin colleen
WESTFIELD — Contestants for the Sons of Erin Colleen Contest gathered on the morning of Jan. 19 to have their photos taken, get to know each other, and learn about all the responsibilities of the colleen and her court, including the upcoming schedule of events.
Logo contest underway for new Peck Middle School
HOLYOKE — After a groundbreaking event in March 2024, Holyoke’s new middle school is set to open this fall for about 550 students in grades 6-8 and Holyoke Public Schools are calling student artists to help design the new Peck logo.
Soto leaves Chicopee to pursue another endeavor
CHICOPEE — Chloe Soto has served as the mayor’s communications and special projects director for close to three years but has decided it was time to take on a new adventure.
Committee approves new site for Agawam High School’s 2025 graduation
AGAWAM — Since 2022, commencement exercises for Agawam High School’s graduating seniors have taken place on the school’s athletic field. But construction of the new high school will prevent the class of 2025 from having an on-campus graduation ceremony in June.