BLANDFORD — The Porter Memorial Library is seeking public input for its building expansion plan at two upcoming focus groups, designed to provide an opportunity for residents to dream and brainstorm about what they would like to see in the future library.
EASTHAMPTON — Dan Carey (D-Easthampton) was sworn in as Hampshire County Clerk of Courts during a New Year’s Day ceremony at Old Town Hall’s Blue Room.
NORTHAMPTON — New Year’s Eve in Northampton was the place to be for people of all ages as for the 40th time First Night Northampton, the city’s annual celebration of the new year, filled the city’s downtown with live music, vendors and performances, all culminating in its traditional ball-raising from the roof of Hotel Northampton.
The 2024 Toy for Joy campaign is in the books. The thousands of families and children who enjoyed toys, gifts, books and games this Christmas season offer their heartfelt thanks for the generosity of their fellow citizens and neighbors.
WILBRAHAM — The Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District has made some gains since last year, but there is still work to be done. That was the takeaway from the accountability report presented by Superintendent John Provost at the Dec. 19 School Committee meeting.
AGAWAM — Bobbi Snyder, 79, has been singing in choirs since she was in the second grade and Christmas songs have always been among her favorite selections.