Parade kicks off June’s Pride Month in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — The third annual Springfield Pride Parade welcomed a vibrant celebration of diversity, love and equality in Massachusetts as the city rung in Pride Month.
School district assessment, pickleball dominate Wilbraham Town Meeting
WILBRAHAM — A two-hour Town Meeting moved swiftly through a warrant containing 57 articles with attention focusing on the seemingly resolved differences in the budget numbers for the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District budget, funding for a new fire engine, issues concerning drinking water, battery storage, additions to the Memorial School pickleball courts, the presence of ice cream vendors and steeper fines for littering in town.
Sen. recalls fallen comrades at West Springfield Memorial Day
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Memorial Day started as a way to remember those who died in the Civil War. But for state Sen. John Velis, the commemoration brings to mind much more recent, and much more personal, losses.
Laurel Park fountain dedicated to former Councilor Norris
HOLYOKE — A sunny May 24 morning at Laurel Park was the site of a dedication of the park’s fountain in honor of former City Councilor Helen Norris for her career and contributions made to the city of Holyoke.
Chicopee Memorial Day ceremony honors heroes with ceremony
CHICOPEE — Residents, veterans, local politicians, elected officials and gold star families gathered at American Legion Post 275 on May 27 to recognize and remember those that risked their lives for the United States.
Westfield Planning Board to decide on City Hall LED sign
WESTFIELD — Mayor Michael McCabe is seeking Planning Board approval to place an electronic sign in front of City Hall.