by Cliff Clark | Aug 28, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Photo Slider, Westfield
WESTFIELD — After asbestos pipe jackets were discovered on the now-decommissioned Cowles Bridge, the state’s Department of Transportation announced the bridge’s replacement project would be briefly delayed earlier this month.
by Mike Lydick | Aug 28, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Photo Slider, Westfield
WESTFIELD — Anne Wellington delved into the history of Grandmothers’ Garden, something she’s been researching for nearly 30 years, during a recent presentation at the Westfield Athenaeum as part of the garden’s 90th anniversary celebration.
by Cliff Clark | Aug 28, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Photo Slider, Southwick
SOUTHWICK — The Conservation Commission was presented a draft of a land management plan for the North Pond Conservation Area during its Aug. 19 meeting, including steps to get it into compliance with the conservation restriction placed on the property by the state....
by Amy Porter | Aug 28, 2024 | Hilltowns, Local News, Photo Slider
HUNTINGTON — The Huntington Summer Music Series wrapped up on Aug. 22 with a performance by Chalk Dust, a band made up of West Springfield public school teachers.
by Tyler Lederer | Aug 28, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Photo Slider, West Springfield
WEST SPRINGFIELD — This year, 124 volunteers spent hundreds of hours between May and June preparing the YMCA of Greater Springfield’s campgrounds at Camp Weber in West Springfield and Stony Brook Acres in Wilbraham.
by Mike Lydick | Aug 28, 2024 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local News, Photo Slider
AGAWAM — As the Brownies prepare to celebrate 100 years of Agawam High School’s rich football history, they can learn about two eras by listening to one family. Charles Benoit, a 1932 graduate, and his son, Richard “Dick” Benoit, a 1963 graduate, were both among the program’s standout players.