Springfield honors bravery of first responders on 9/11
SPRINGFIELD — Like many in attendance at Riverfront Park, Sept. 11, 2001, was a formative day for Colonel David Halasi-Kun.
Chicopee comes together at 9/11 remembrance ceremony
CHICOPEE — Chicopee police officers and firefighters, EMTs, state and city officials, employees and community members gathered on the morning of Sept. 11 at the Public Safety Complex to remember and honor all those who sacrificed and lost their lives after the tragedies that took place 24 years ago.
Organizers protest ICE; decry resolution in Holyoke
HOLYOKE — On Sept. 9, citizens and residents gathered outside Holyoke City Hall to demonstrate and demand that the city should not work or collaborate with ICE and its unconstitutional abductions.
Fairgoers enjoy all things Big E on its opening day
WEST SPRINGFIELD — On Sept. 12, the Big E once again opened its gates for another season. As always, hundreds of thousands of people are expected to walk the Eastern States Exposition fairgrounds. This year’s fair runs from Sept. 12 until Sept. 28.
Agawam reflects, remembers September 11
AGAWAM — Mayor Christopher Johnson said he remembers Sept. 11, 2001 vividly. He was teaching three or four classes at Western New England University that day, but instead of talking about anything in the curriculum, he decided to discuss with his students what had happened earlier that morning.
Easthampton’s interim Mayor Salem Derby announces election bid
EASTHAMPTON — A fourth candidate for the Easthampton mayoral race has emerged as longtime City Councilor and interim Mayor Salem Derby has decided to throw his name in the ring.