Council, Planning Board OK zoning changes, reject 40R
EAST LONGMEADOW — The East Longmeadow Town Council met with the Planning Board on Feb. 11 to discuss the progress made by the Center Town District Steering Committee.
Traffic amendment approved after two objections
WEST SPRINGFIELD — After objecting to a proposed traffic rule on Woodmont Street twice, the Town Council approved the proposal at its Feb. 3 meeting.
Westfield High School senior named 2025 Sons of Erin colleen
WESTFIELD — At the end of an evening of good food, music by The Bards, camaraderie and glamour at the Tekoa Country Club on Feb. 7, 10 contestants competing in the Sons of Erin Colleen Ball took to the runway while Master of Ceremonies Bo Sullivan recounted their accomplishments. The moment then came to name the 2025 colleen and her court.
Meeting in Huntington raises old, newer concerns
HUNTINGTON — State Sen. Paul Mark (D-Becket) and state Rep. Nicholas Boldyga (R-Southwick) hosted a filled town hall meeting at Stanton Hall on Feb. 11 to hear from residents of the hilltowns about issues of concern to them.
Soto discusses joint statement affirming the rights of immigrants
HOLYOKE — Mayor Joshua Garcia and interim Superintendent/Receiver Anthony Soto sent a letter to the community to ensure and protect the rights of all Holyoke residents and employees.
Chicopee observes Black History Month with flag raising
CHICOPEE — Even on the rainy and snowy morning, many gathered in Chicopee City Hall to observe Black History Month with a flag raising ceremony on Feb. 13.