WEST SPRINGFIELD — On Aug. 29, District 1 Councilor William Forfa visited Charlie’s Diner, where he met with owner Michael Alfano, an employee and some friends who were helping with the rebuilding effort.
HOLYOKE — State Sen. John Velis (D-Westfield) took a visit to MiraVista Behavioral Health Center on Aug. 27 to celebrate and recognize the efforts of the organization and the Public Health Institute of Western Massachusetts following their summer outreach efforts that targeted youth mental health.
HOLYOKE — Representatives from Tech Foundry, Comcast and state Rep. Patricia Duffy (D-Holyoke) gathered in downtown Holyoke on Aug. 22 for a donation of 50 laptops to help residents in Holyoke, Springfield and surrounding towns gain access to the skills, technology and reliable high-speed internet needed to succeed in today’s increasingly digital world.
NORTHAMPTON — A new era for the Northampton Police Department is officially underway after Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra announced that John Cartledge has officially become the city’s next permanent police chief.
EAST LONGMEADOW — It’s been said, if you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life. As an editor and writer with Reminder Publishing in East Longmeadow, Debbie Gardner, 67, loves what she does and can’t believe she’s being saluted for doing it well into her 60s.