Easthampton’s search for permanent superintendent underway
EASTHAMPTON — Easthampton Public Schools is currently entrenched in the process of finding a permanent superintendent.
Sphere Innovation Lab to bring women, nonbinary entrepreneurs together
NORTHAMPTON — A new central coworking space that empowers women and nonbinary entrepreneurs is on the verge of opening in Florence at 82 Maple St.
Overdose vigil speakers call for more awareness, urgency
WESTFIELD — The city’s annual International Overdose Awareness Day vigil took place on Aug. 29 in Park Square. Attendees agreed the event was necessary for spreading awareness about a problem that isn’t getting any better.
Artist explores lost town under Quabbin in Westfield exhibit
What remains of Dana is the subject of the Westfield Athenaeum’s new exhibit, “The Art of Ron Michaud: The Road to Dana.” The Athenaeum will host a reception with Michaud at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, in the Jasper Rand Art Gallery in the Athenaeum at 6 Elm St., Westfield.
Volunteers worked hard to make Blandford Fair happen
Second year Blandford Fair Preservation Association President Matthew Ripley said Friday the fair had its largest truck pull ever, from trucks from northern Maine to Pennsylvania to New York competing, with a $4,000 payout for the modified class.
Firehouse, fundraiser or restaurant? Big E’s Station 4 is all 3
WEST SPRINGFIELD — At the Eastern States Exposition, fairgoers can find a variety foods, from deep-fried Oreos to loaded baked potatoes to a variety of exotic foreign dishes. But there is only one place that offers classic American fare cooked and served by local firefighters.