Hampden police chief search underway
HAMPDEN — The town of Hampden received applications for 12 people seeking to fill the police chief position vacated by Scott Trombly on July 17.
103rd Littleville Fair sees record-breaking attendance
CHESTER — The 103rd Littleville Fair had a record-breaking weekend Aug. 1-3, with sunny skies all three days.
Westfield High School welcomes new assistant principal
WESTFIELD — Westfield High School Principal Charles Jendrysik announced on Friday, Aug. 1, that Lauren Figy Cadigan has been hired as a new assistant principal in the high school. She will be filling a position that was interim last year.
CHD launches social program for adults with cognitive impairments
CHICOPEE — The Center for Human Development recently opened a unique Adult Social Day program in Chicopee designed to support and engage adults living with cognitive impairment.
‘Light Northampton Purple’ set for Aug. 28
NORTHAMPTON — August is Overdose Awareness Month and Hampshire HOPE is inviting the community to help “Light Northampton Purple” in honor of International Overdose Awareness Day.
Longmeadow native seeks funding for film to spark social change
LONGMEADOW — Longmeadow native Jonah Barresi left Western Massachusetts to pursue his passion for filmmaking and social activism. Partnering with other writers and activists, Barresi is set to turn a screenplay about class, identity and the power of community into a short film. However, just as the characters in the movie must tackle obstacles to realize their dreams, Barresi and his collaborators need to overcome a funding hurdle to turn their screenplay into a fully realized musical film.