Rigney selected as Longmeadow’s next fire chief
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 public safety hosts night of food, fun, resources
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.
East Longmeadow celebrates community with annual event
EAST LONGMEADOW — Community came together for Celebrate East Longmeadow at Center Field on Saturday, Oct. 12.
More variety than ever at eighth annual Indian Orchard Food Truck Festival
SPRINGFIELD — Mix 20 different food sellers, 10 musical acts and a host of craft vendors all within one city block and what do you get? Indian Orchard’s 8th annual Food Truck Festival.
Ludlow comes out for fall fair, part of 250th celebrations
LUDLOW — Hundreds of Ludlow residents came out to the “Falling into Fun” fair on Oct. 5-6.
Variety of attractions at PumpkinFest, including scout camp
WESTFIELD — On Friday, Oct. 18, Scout Troops 821 and 124, as well as Cub Scout Pack 820, will camp out on the athletic fields behind Amelia Park, and gut and guard 1,500 pumpkins.