by Staasi Heropoulos | Jul 24, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Longmeadow, Photo Slider
LONGMEADOW — When Cecelia Allentuck, 18, released her book of poems this month, she never imagined it would top the charts as Amazon’s best-seller in the Poetry for Teens & Young Adults category.
by Cliff Clark | Jul 24, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Photo Slider, Southwick
SOUTHWICK — With the increasing number of complaints about improper activities at the North Pond Conservation Area over the last few months, culminating in a street brawl on July 13, the Select Board has temporarily closed the parking area, and the Conservation Commission is considering options to reduce the number of people using it for active, not passive, recreation.
by Tyler Lederer | Jul 24, 2024 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local News, Photo Slider
AGAWAM — After 17 years working as City Council clerk, Barbara Bard has taken on a second position in town government: chief of staff to Mayor Chris Johnson. “I am quite honored that he has the confidence in me to handle it,” Bard said.
by Trent Levakis | Jul 22, 2024 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News, Photo Slider
Gov. Maura Healey speaks to the crowd about the impact made over the last decade by the DCR Summer Nights program.Reminder Publishing photo by Trent Levakis HOLYOKE — Governor Maura Healey made a visit to Holyoke on July 17 and stopped at the Boys and Girls Club of...
by Ryan Feyre | Jul 22, 2024 | Hampshire County, Local News, Northampton, Photo Slider
NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton Planning Board unanimously granted a site plan review approval for a one-floor, 4,744-plus-square-foot commercial building and up to 10 Level 3 electric vehicle charging stations at 5 Fulton Ave.
by Ryan Feyre | Jul 22, 2024 | Hampshire County, Hampshire Hilltowns, Local News, Photo Slider
WESTHAMPTON — Vito Perrone was only in his third week as the new Hampshire Regional School District superintendent, but based on what he wrote on his office white board, it appeared that a districtwide culture was already starting to manifest.