Despite it being a rainy, cold afternoon on Aug. 20, Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi’s annual picnic attracted more than 1,000 people, consisting of local and state elected officials, community members and more.
SPRINGFIELD — Two city councilors aim to solve the issue of unpaid ordinance tickets in Springfield with a new law that they hope to present to the full council in September.
CHICOPEE — The city of Chicopee hosted a ribbon cutting event on Aug. 14 at Frank J. Szot Memorial Park to celebrate the completion of Phase 1 efforts to restore and revitalize Abbey Brook.
LUDLOW — The Hampden County Sheriff’s Office has collaborated with A&E on a new 10-part docuseries that follows 10 inmates reunifying with their families inside two Hampden County jails.
SPRINGFIELD — U.S. Sen. Ed Markey (D-Malden) and U.S. Rep. Richard Neal (D-Springfield) joined state delegates for a tour of the Springfield Jewish Community Center on Aug. 14.
