WESTFIELD — For 56 years, Westfield Middle School has observed Memorial Day with an assembly inviting area veterans to be recognized for their service, and this year’s assembly on May 20 was part of the grand tradition. Local veterans, many from American Legion Post 124 in Westfield and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 872 in Southwick gathered in the library, where they were teamed up with students to be escorted into the auditorium.
HOLYOKE — Mayor Joshua Garcia, interim DPW Director Mary Monahan and Assistant City Engineer Victoria Houle hosted a press conference on May 19 to discuss the River Terrace Sewer Separation project Phase A.
EASTHAMPTON — In celebration of its one-year anniversary, Sisu Wellness Center is hosting a Mind Body Spirit Expo at its 40 Maine Ave. location on Sunday, June 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
HAMPDEN — Engineering consultant Tighe & Bond met with the Hampden Selectboard to deliver an update on the town’s stormwater management plan. Tighe & Bond has been working with Hampden to ensure the town meets its obligations under the municipal separate storm sewer system, which is administered jointly by the federal Environmental Protection Agency and the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection.
EAST LONGMEADOW — After a month of meetings of the Financial Oversight Committee, the East Longmeadow Town Council conducted a public hearing over the proposed fiscal year 2026 budget during its meeting on May 13.
WESTFIELD — A new FM radio station is coming to Westfield. Westfield programming at WSKB is moving to WSFD-LP at 107.5 FM at the beginning of July.