Vacant Chicopee School Committee seat filled after close vote
CHICOPEE — On Nov. 18, members of the City Council and School Committee selected Mark McCarthy to fill a vacant at-large School Committee seat at a joint meeting.
AHS grad tackles history of Agawam-West Side gridiron rivalry
AGAWAM — The Agawam Brownies and the West Side Terriers will compete in their annual Thanksgiving Day game this year in Agawam. Although the 2024 game will mark the 100th time the gridiron rivals have battled it out, not all games have been on Thanksgiving.
Big Y bag purchases to benefit Our Community Food Pantry
SOUTHWICK — With the holiday season in full swing, Our Community Food Pantry has been chosen by the Big Y in town to receive a portion of the sales of its reusable bags through the end of November.
Dog treat decorating studio opens in Somers
SOMERS — DIY Treats 4 Dogs are the first of their kind to offer a dog treat decorating studio in the United States and are proud to be opening in Somers.
Veterans Day marked with thoughts of ‘cost and the blessing of liberty’
EAST LONGMEADOW — As is the custom in East Longmeadow, Veterans Day was marked by a procession of members of American Legion Post 293, clad in their regalia, marching the short distance from the post to the Town Hall. Joined by local and state officials and two contingents of Scouts, the veterans stood at attention in the bright fall sun while Vice Commander Jim Plushner led the ceremony.
Agawam senior receives Certificate of Academic Excellence
AGAWAM — During the Agawam School Committee meeting on Nov. 12, Assistant Superintendent Cheryl Salomao presented the M.A.S.S. Certificate of Academic Excellence to Agawam High School senior David Abramchuk.