Smith Vocational opens new animal companion building
NORTHAMPTON — A new animal companion building is officially open at Smith Vocational and Agricultural High school.
Chicopee School Committee looking for new at-large member after resignation
CHICOPEE — During the School Committee meeting on Oct. 16 it was announce that At-Large School Committee member Chester Szetela would be stepping down after serving on the committee since 2002.
Ludlow schools expect to seek $553k in FY26 capital improvements
LUDLOW — Mickey Buhl, director of operations and school business manager for the Ludlow School Department, presented the School Committee with a list of capital improvements for fiscal year 2026.
Monson Memorial Classic returns for 28th year
MONSON — The Monson Memorial Classic half marathon and 5K race will take place this year on Sunday, Nov. 10, with both races finishing at Memorial Hall on Main Street.
New astrology shop is Agawam’s first in decades
AGAWAM — It’s been decades since Agawam has had someone practicing astrology as a business. But that is no longer the case now that the Agawam Astrology Shop is open in the center of Feeding Hills.
Conference in Agawam offers opportunities to enhance writing skills
The “yWrite! 2024 Writers’ Conference” is an all-day, in-person conference designed to enhance the skills of beginning and seasoned writers. There will be morning and afternoon sessions that will give participants the choice of classes and workshops presented by professional and experienced facilitators.