Belcher School awarded $100,000 for HVAC upgrades
CHICOPEE — On Sept. 16, state Sen. Jake Oliveira presented Belcher Elementary School with a ceremonial check of $100,000 to celebrate funds secured for HVAC upgrades at the school.
Russell designated as Purple Heart Town
RUSSELL — On Sept. 17, there was a small ceremony hosted at Town Hall to unveil signs that designate Russell as a Purple Heart Town and that it is now part of the Purple Heart Trail which nearly all the way across the country along Route 20.
Healey pushes energy bill in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — With winter right around the corner, Gov. Maura Healey visited the Raymond A. Jordan Senior Center in Springfield to spread the news about an energy affordability bill she introduced in the spring.
East Longemadow hosts September 11 vigil
EAST LONGMEADOW — In every generation, there is one event that defines people, state Sen. Jake Oliveira said at a candlelight vigil at the East Longmeadow fire station on Sept. 11.
Sept. 11 ceremonies: ‘We will never forget’
WESTFIELD — On Sept. 11, 2025, at both the 10 a.m. remembrance at the Westfield Fire Department on 34 Broad St. and the 11 a.m. service in 9/11 Memorial Park, one message was shared by all of the speakers: Westfield will never forget.
Incumbents win respective wards during preliminary election
SPRINGFIELD — The November ballot is now officially established following what was generally a quiet preliminary night at the ballot boxes.