LONGMEADOW — The Springfield Water and Sewer Commission was on hand at the July 15 Longmeadow Select Board meeting to answer questions and clarify the reasons behind a substantial 28.8% hike in the cost of water for Longmeadow.
WESTFIELD — Behavioral Health Network Program Director Anne Benoit welcomed families, friends and distinguished visitors to the 49th annual Kamp for Kids Welcome Day on July 12.
WEST SPRINGFIELD — The last week of the school year was very exciting Alma Avendano, a third grader at Memorial School in West Springfield. Not only would summer vacation start soon, but she was harvesting lettuce that she had helped to grow in the school’s community garden.
CHICOPEE — As we reach the halfway point of the year, it is never too early to think about Christmas. The Chicopee Police Department and Mercedes-Benz of Springfield joined forces on July 9 to begin collect donations for the annual “Shop With A Cop” program.
HOLYOKE — As progress continues on the rehabilitation project of the 1920 Broadway style Victory Theatre in downtown Holyoke, Reminder Publishing was invited by MIFA Executive Artistic Director Don Sanders for a tour of the building mid-renovation as excitement continues to loom over what is expected to be a huge cultural and tourist addition to the community.
NORTHAMPTON — After four years of offering invaluable academic support to students, caregivers and community members in the area at their 29 N. Maple St. location, The Community Classroom is ready to begin a new chapter in a new location within the historic Parsons Block.