WESTFIELD — For years, the Springfield Water and Sewer Commission has been developing a vision for improving operations at its West Parish Water Treatment Plant, but as U.S. Sen. Ed Markey noted, “A vision without funding is a hallucination.”
SPRINGFIELD — The rain could not dampen the spirit in Springfield on Sunday, Oct. 13 as some of the world’s biggest and brightest basketball stars shined in a gathering and celebration at Symphony Hall for the 2024 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony.
NORTHAMPTON — The early childhood educators at Smith College Center for Early Childhood have officially unionized, joining five other groups of Smith College workers that have unionized over the past 10 months.
HATFIELD — On Oct. 11, residents and stakeholders gathered at USA Waste and Recycling, 77 West St. Route 5 and 10, for a ribbon cutting dedication of the Route 5 Water and Sewer Infrastructure Improvements Project in Hatfield.
LONGMEADOW — The Longmeadow Select Board approved the appointment of Deputy Fire Chief John Rigney as the new head of the Fire Department upon Chief John Dearborn’s retirement in November.
HAMPDEN — The Hampden Police Association hosted its Public Safety Night Out on Friday, Oct. 11 at Thornton W. Burgess School, welcoming residents from Hampden and surrounding communities with informational booths, food, activities and exciting sights.