Belchertown

By Miasha Lee | Nov 4, 2024

Belchertown alumni to return to old stomping ground for career fair

BELCHERTOWN — On Tuesday, Nov. 26, Belchertown High School will host an Alumni Career Fair from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Miasha Lee

By Sarah Heinonen | Oct 21, 2024

Warren, Deaton spar in debate ahead of U.S. Senate election

SPRINGFIELD — U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Cambridge) and John Deaton, her challenger for the Massachusetts Senate seat, sparred in a contentious debate in Springfield on Oct. 17.

Sarah Heinonen

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Western Mass. native brings medical spa to Belchertown

By Ryan Feyre | Oct 16, 2024

Western Mass. native brings medical spa to Belchertown

BELCHERTOWN — A new medical spa that opened in June is making its presence known in Belchertown by offering a range of advanced skincare and rejuvenation treatments to the town’s community and beyond.

Ryan Feyre

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By G. Michael Dobbs | Oct 16, 2024

Belchertown Board of Health discusses ‘nicotine-free generation’ program

BELCHERTOWN — At its meeting on Oct. 9, The Board of Health took another step in its process to change town ordinances concerning the sale of tobacco products in the town.

G. Michael Dobbs

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By Sarah Heinonen | Oct 10, 2024

Milleron: ‘Half the district doesn’t know I’m running’

U.S. Rep. Richard Neal (D-Springfield) is a well-known name in Massachusetts. Nadia Milleron is not, and as a candidate for the 1st Congressional District, she is outraged by that.

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By Tyler Garnet | Sep 16, 2024

Belchertown Fair making annual return for 165th year

BELCHERTOWN — The Belchertown Fair returns to the Belchertown Town Common from Friday, Sept. 20 to Sunday, Sept. 22.

Tyler Garnet

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Artist explores lost town under Quabbin in Westfield exhibit

By Tyler Lederer | Sep 11, 2024

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.

Tyler Lederer

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By Trent Levakis | Sep 9, 2024

Rainbow and Allies groups growing across region

There has been an increase in the number of social groups for LGBTQ+ seniors in Hampshire County over the last few years, stemming in part of the efforts from Rainbow and Allies, a social coffee group that meets once a month now across different communities.

Trent Levakis

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By Miasha Lee | Sep 3, 2024

Longtime member of Clapp Memorial Library staff retires

BELCHERTOWN — Ann Kuchieski, who hass been a mainstay at the Clapp Memorial Library’s service desk since 1994 is retiring from her position as circulation and reference librarian.

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Officials discuss crime, legislative priorities at Sheriff’s Picnic

By Chris Maza | Aug 26, 2024

Officials discuss crime, legislative priorities at Sheriff’s Picnic

SPRINGFIELD — Considered by many to be the political event of the year in Western Massachusetts, Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi’s annual golf tournament and picnic again drew a bevy of local and state elected officials.