New book commemorates town of Ludlow’s 250th celebration
LUDLOW — As part of Ludlow’s 250th birthday celebration, the Ludlow 250 Book Committee created a commemorative 200-page book of the town’s history and milestones.
Fundraising holiday festival kicks off this weekend
PALMER — The Palmer Historical and Cultural Center will host its 12th annual Christmas Tree and Wreath Festival on Dec. 6 from 4-7:30 p.m., Dec. 7-8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Dec. 14-15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Springfield tax bills to increase despite council’s vote to reduce tax rate
The City Council voted on a reduced tax rate for residents, but people will still see an increase on their tax bills.Photo Credit: Focus Springfield SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield City Council officially accepted a fiscal year 2025 residential tax rate of $15.68 per...
ELHS basketball team collects food, life lessons this December
EAST LONGMEADOW — For the third year, the East Longmeadow High School boys varsity basketball team will be collecting non-perishable goods for the Pleasant View Senior Center. However, the food drive is also an opportunity to enrich the lives of all involved.
Holiday Toy Shop provides gifts for youth in Dec.
SOMERS — Somers Human Services is running a Holiday Toy Shop, a toy drive for families who need help this season, to ensure that all Somers families have a joyful holiday season.
West Springfield makes first connection to municipal fiber
WEST SPRINGFIELD — West Springfield flipped the figurative switch on Nov. 20, connecting the first customer to the municipal fiber network, operated by Whip City Fiber from Westfield Gas & Electric.