Construction of six pickleball courts at Ray Ellerbrook Field underway
NORTHAMPTON — Northampton will soon have a greater stake in the pickleball craze that has captured our country.
It’s all in details, emotions for local artists in ACAA exhibit
AGAWAM — For Agawam artist Suzanne DiSessa, who has been learning how to paint the past seven years, painting gives her endless problem solving opportunities.
Chicopee honors Italian Heritage Month with flag raising
CHICOPEE — In its tradition of recognizing and honoring the different cultures that make up Chicopee and Massachusetts, Chicopee hosted a flag raising ceremony on Oct. 28 to celebrate Italian Heritage Month.
Forest Park grandstand reno, horticultural center fundraising underway
SPRINGFIELD — The noise of construction filled the air in Forest Park during an Oct. 28 press conference with U.S. Rep. Richard Neal and Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, but this spring those sounds will be replaced with the crack of a baseball bat and the cheer of the crowd.
Residents, officials urge Parker Street drivers: ‘Check Your Speed’
SPRINGFIELD — A steady flow of vehicles streamed along Parker Street in both directions. It was rush hour on Oct. 28 and drivers were pouring past the Greenleaf Community Center.
GOMBO Nola Kitchen & Oyster Bar under new ownership
NORTHAMPTON — Northampton resident Cassidy Bowman sees the purchase of GOMBO Nola Kitchen & Oyster Bar, the Cajun and creole staple on 159 Main St., as a classic tale: boy and dog eat at restaurant so much; they buy restaurant.