Accomplished young pianists perform at Carnegie Hall
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Five local music students recently earned a chance to have the experience of a lifetime: playing piano on stage at the famed Carnegie Hall concert venue in New York City.
Springfield residents, subcommittee air concerns about Eversource rates at meeting
SPRINGFIELD — Residents and government officials across the state have spent the last few weeks fighting for a review of recent energy rate increases by investor-owned utility companies like Eversource and National Grid.
Easthampton’s We the People Team talks dominance, influence
EASTHAMPTON — Easthampton High School’s We the People Team has yet again captured a state title — their eighth straight — and are now preparing for April when they head to Washington, D.C., for the national tournament. The team is now seeking donations from the community to help fund the trip.
Southwick’s first recreational cannabis retailer to open soon
SOUTHWICK — It was announced that Pioneer Valley Trading Co., one of two cannabis retailers chosen by the Select Board to open in town, had been approved for a provisional license from the Cannabis Control Commission, the first step needed to open.
Battery storage facility remains point of contention in Westfield
WESTFIELD — Discussions over the controversial proposed batter storage facility in Westfield brought much tension inside Westfield River Elementary on Wednesday, Feb. 26, when a team of state officials stated they could not comment on specific questions and concerns from residents regarding the proposed facility.
Longmeadow resident running for a cure and making a difference
LONGMEADOW — Stephanie O’Leary, a technology assurance manager at KPMG from Longmeadow, has proven that running is about more than just fitness — it’s a way to make an impact. As a dedicated marathoner and fund raiser for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, O’Leary’s journey has taken her from a competitive figure skater to a passionate advocate for cancer research, all while balancing her professional life, family and personal fitness.