Eagle Eye’s Equity Walk celebrates nature for all youth
HOLYOKE — The Eagle Eye Institute is inviting the public to its Step Up For Equity In Nature Walk and Celebration on Saturday, Oct. 26 at Ashley Reservoir.
Lupa Zoo’s educational goals supported by $25k earmark
LUDLOW — Amid a background of animal sounds, state Rep. Aaron Saunders (D-Belchertown) and state Sen. Jake Oliveira (D-Ludlow) presented Joan Lupa and the Lupa Zoo in Ludlow with a check for $25,000, an earmark from the fiscal year 2025 state budget.
Ludlow sports fans get first peek at new high school facilities
LUDLOW — Just over a year after the Board of Selectmen approved $4.8 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act funds to pay for a new football and soccer field and track at Ludlow High School, the ribbon was cut on the space during halftime at the Oct. 11 football game against South Hadley High School.
Legislators, East Longmeadow Town Council talk crumbling foundations, housing, MCAS ballot question
EAST LONGMEADOW — The East Longmeadow Town Council welcomed state Rep. Brian Ashe (D-Longmeadow), state Sen. Jacob Oliveira (D-Ludlow) and state Rep. Angelo Puppolo (D-Springfield) to its Oct. 8 meeting to share updates on legislative issues important to the town.
Springfield receives $60k grant for road safety campaigns
SPRINGFIELD — Speeding and distracted driving are problems on some of the long corridors through the city. With a $59,999 grant from the state’s Municipal Road Safety Grant Program, the Springfield Police Department aims to reduce that.
Friends of Somers Library book sale features wide selection for kids
SOMERS — The Friends of the Somers Library Book Sale returns this weekend with loads of books ready for new readers.