Easthampton raises flag for mental health awareness
EASTHAMPTON — In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, the city of Easthampton joined with MiraVista Behavioral Health Center for a flag raising ceremony on May 20.
Five candidates competing for three seats on Longmeadow School Committee
LONGMEADOW — Voters will take to the polls on Tuesday, June 3, to elect their town officials. There are three School Committee positions on the ballot, one with a two-year term and two with three-year terms. With two current members of the School Committee, Julie Morgan and Estelle Jordan, not seeking reelection, the only incumbent in the race is Zachary Verriden
East Longmeadow Planning Board approves assisted living facility on Denslow Road
EAST LONGMEADOW — During a public hearing on May 20, the East Longmeadow Planning Board approved a special permit and site plan for an assisted living facility at 199 Denslow Rd., the first to be to be sited since a land-use change allowing such businesses in the industrial garden park zone.
West Springfield hosts public hearing for proposed $134 million budget
WEST SPRINGFIELD — The West Springfield Town Council hosted a public hearing during its May 19 meeting for its fiscal year 2026 capital and operating budget, which is proposed to be approximately $134 million, a 4.54% or $5.8 million increase from FY25.
Local cleans headstones to honor veterans
EAST LONGMEADOW — It took a year, but Carl “Howie” Howard completed a project to honor the veterans buried in Brookside Cemetery by cleaning their headstones.
Robotics team experiences world competition
AGAWAM — What a difference a year makes. In 2024, for the first time in nearly a decade, FIRST Team 839 — also known as Rosie Robotics — at Agawam High School competed at the FIRST Robotics Competition’s New England regional district championship.