Potter seeks to fill Empty Bowls for food pantry
HUNTINGTON — Dale Rogers, proprietor of the Gray Catbird Pottery Studio, has been making bowls all summer, recently completing her 150th, which her students are glazing.
Westfield, Gateway Regional awarded state preschool grants
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll administration announced last week that 30 school districts, in partnership with over 100 community-based preschool programs, will receive a total of $20.3 million in Commonwealth Preschool Partnership Initiative grants to expand access to high-quality, affordable preschool for children and families across Massachusetts.
Springfield candidates discuss priorities ahead of primary
SPRINGFIELD — On Aug. 27, Focus Springfield hosted a “Meet the Candidates” event at the White Lion Brewing Company’s “PrideLands on Main Street” inside Tower Square Park.
Chicopee St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee to host Designer Purse Bingo
CHICOPEE — For the second year in a row, the St. Patrick’s Parade Committee of Chicopee is hosting Designer Purse Bingo on Saturday, Sept. 6 at the Portuguese American Club, 149 Exchange St.
Vieau says downtown Chicopee is undergoing a ‘renaissance’
SPRINGFIELD — While appearing on the most recent episode of Reminder Publishing’s podcast, “So That Reminds Me,” Mayor John Vieau talked about downtown Chicopee and its recent and upcoming news.
Holyoke, Chicopee to host preliminary elections
Election season is upon us and although both Chicopee and Holyoke’s mayors are runnning uncontested, each municipality has races for other positions including seats on the City Council and School Committee.