by Amy Porter | Sep 30, 2025 | Hampden County, Local News, Photo Slider, Westfield
WESTFIELD — On Sunday, Oct. 5, from noon to 5 p.m., the Skyline Beer Company at 98 Southwick Road in Westfield will be hosting “Wheels for Darren,” a day filled with raffles, live music and incredible food to raise money for a wheelchair van for Darren, a 13-year-old with Duchenne muscular dystrophy who has strong ties to Westfield.
				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					 by Mike Lydick | Sep 30, 2025 | Agawam, Local News, Photo Slider, West Springfield
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Joanne and Gary Moquin were among many Agawam residents visiting the Big E on Sept. 24 during the fair’s annual Salute to Agawam Day.
				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					 by Trent Levakis | Sep 30, 2025 | Hampden County, Hampshire County, Local News, Photo Slider, Springfield
Girls on the Run Western Massachusetts will host its third annual Sneaker Soirée on Thursday, Oct. 9 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Springfield Country Club. 
				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					 by Trent Levakis | Sep 30, 2025 | Easthampton, Hampshire County, Local News, Photo Slider
EASTHAMPTON — The newly introduced “Keys to the City” program saw its first recipient presented during the City Council’s Sept. 17 meeting as honoree Robin Bialecki was recognized for her work and leadership as executive director of the Easthampton Community Center.
				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					 by Dennis Hackett | Sep 30, 2025 | Hampden County, Local News, Ludlow, Photo Slider, Springfield
On the latest episode of “So That Reminds Me,” Lauren LeBel and I sat down with Michael J. Dias Foundation Director of Operations Robert Jaszek about the foundation’s work.
				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					 by Ryan Feyre | Sep 30, 2025 | Hampden County, Local News, Photo Slider, West Springfield, Westfield
WEST SPRINGFIELD — As chair of the House’s Joint Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets, state Rep. Michael Finn is looking at ways to spur economic development.