Springfield observes Memorial Day with annual ceremony
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield officials and veterans gathered at City Hall on May 23 to observe Memorial Day and remember those who have sacrificed for the country.
Victim advocate talks domestic violence in library series
Mary Krol of Westfield, a Hilltown Safety at Home Victim Advocate, received the 2025 Advocate of the Year Award from the Mass. Office for Victim Assistance and the Victim & Witness Assistance Board on May 5.
RiverMills Senior Center unveils Veteran’s Hallway
CHICOPEE — Memorial Day is a time to remember those who lost their lives fighting for our country’s freedom. Chicopee observed that concept on May 23 with the Harvey Lafleur Veteran’s Hallway dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony inside the RiverMills Senior Center.
Easthampton residents recognize Memorial Day with parade, ceremony
EASTHAMPTON — The people of Easthampton showed out for the city’s 2025 Memorial Day parade as the downtown streets were filled with residents and families there to honor and remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for the country.
Westfield baseball historian publishes third book in series
WESTFIELD — Local baseball historian Dan Genovese has published the third book in his series on the roots of baseball in Westfield. “The Old Ball Ground: Volume 3 — Whip City Baseball in the Rock ‘n Roll Era,” covers the ’40s through ’70s, with the start of rock and roll in the background.
Former city officer David Dombrowski running for mayor
NORTHAMPTON — Former Northampton police officer David Dombrowski threw his hat into the ring of 2025 mayoral candidates earlier this year and said now is the right time after years of weighing the decision.