Overdose Awareness Vigil set for Aug. 28 in Westfield
WESTFIELD — The city of Westfield will host a candlelight vigil to honor lives lost to overdose on Thursday, Aug. 28 from 6-8:30 p.m. in the Elm Street Plaza, a new location for the vigil.
Florence Bank hosts groundbreaking ceremony for new branch
HOLYOKE — Florence Bank took the next step in its expansion into Hampden County by breaking ground on a 2,500-square-foot office at 1504 Northampton St., with a ceremony on Aug. 22.
Pizza Lino brings New Jersey style pizza to Chicopee
CHICOPEE — Pizza Lino and the city of Chicopee hosted a ribbon cutting event on Aug. 19 to officially introduce the new pizza shop at 42 Center St.
State announces Literacy Launch awardees
EASTHAMPTON — Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll and State Education Secretary Patrick Tutwiler visited Easthampton on Aug. 18 to announce $9.3 million in the second round of Literacy Launch grants.
Springfield seeks repairs after West Street Bridge closure
SPRINGFIELD — A major thoroughfare between Springfield and Ludlow needs to undergo repairs after its sudden closure on Aug. 17.
Business owners to renovate and modernize Wilbraham’s Lakeside Inn
WILBRAHAM — Two local business owners are redeveloping a property on Boston Road, bringing back its original purpose as a place for people to stay and dine along Nine Mile Pond.