Chicopee Zoning Committee denies overlay district change after public speaks out
CHICOPEE — After hearing from multiple residents, the Zoning Committee denied a zone change for a Mill Conversion and Commercial Center Overlay.
Low river flow prompts return of outdoor water restrictions
SOUTHWICK — Southwick has reinstated its outdoor water use restrictions, the DPW announced on July 30.
Westhampton Fire Department prepares to celebrate 75th anniversary
WESTHAMPTON — The community will come together on Aug. 17 to celebrate and honor the 75th anniversary of the Westhampton Fire Department.
Ludlow to use casino mitigation to market itself, buy emergency equip
LUDLOW — As one of the municipalities immediately surrounding Springfield, Ludlow is one of 11 communities that is eligible for grant funding to offset the impact of the nearby MGM Springfield casino. For fiscal year 2025, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission awarded the town $244,900 for improvements and mitigation.
Input needed for Conant Brook Dam Master Plan revision
MONSON — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking community input on recommended changes to the Conant Brook Dam Master Plan during the month of August as the organization continues to work on its revision of the plan. The revision process is targeted at updating...Submissions open for Piedmont Juried Art Show
SOMERS — Artist Doug Gillette has been busy working in his Enfield studio where he has been creating two paintings to submit as part of this year’s Piedmont Juried Art Show in Somers.