Chester receives $1.8M in grant funding for town roads
CHESTER — Highway Superintendent Charles Dazelle said he was notified recently that the town has been awarded two Community One Stop for Growth grants totaling $1.3 million.
Food pantry starts preparing for Thanksgiving now
SOUTHWICK — With the expectation that the need will be greater during the holiday season, Our Community Food Pantry has already started its Thanksgiving food drive.
Springfield City Council approves GoNetSpeed installations in Indian Orchard
SPRINGFIELD — After several meetings’ worth of discussions, the City Council was comfortable enough to vote in favor of 27 GoNetSpeed installations across the Indian Orchard neighborhood during its Oct. 6 meeting.
School Committee votes down new Westfield Technical Academy admission policy
WESTFIELD — On a vote of 3-4 at its meeting on Oct. 6, the School Committee voted not to approve the new Westfield Technical Academy application and admissions policy, dated 2025-2026.
Suzette French Creperie, Herrell’s offer fall collaboration
NORTHAMPTON — Suzette French Creperie in Thornes Marketplace has announced it will now begin offering Herrell’s private stock vanilla ice cream as an add-on to their sweet crepes.
Springfield Gardens banned from owning or managing property
SPRINGFIELD — Schweb Partners LLC and multiple related entities are officially banned from managing or owning property in Massachusetts after a recent ruling by a Suffolk County Superior Court judge.