Belchertown
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Know where to go: find your Election Day polling location
The state primary election is fast approaching. With that in mind, Reminder Publishing compiled a list of voting locations throughout the area as a service to its readers.
Early voting available for Sept. 5 state primary election
With the September state primary election closing in, local voters have several options through which they can make their voices heard, even if they can’t make it to their polling place on Election Day, Sept. 3.
State bill seeks to provide more benefits to Quabbin
When water began gushing into the newly established Quabbin Reservoir in 1939, the resulting water supply tore apart the Swift River communities in favor of providing clean, consistent water to eastern Massachusetts, according to the Department of Conservation and Recreation. The four disincorporated towns — Dana, Enfield, Greenwich and Prescott — disappeared from the map.
Belchertown Cultural Council working for the community
BELCHERTOWN — The Belchertown Cultural Council is run by a team of volunteers who strive to make Belchertown an enjoyable community by implementing arts and culture as an essential part of life in the town.