Belchertown
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.
Belchertown resident’s art to be displayed at local gallery
EASTHAMPTON — As part of its artist of the month exhibition, rising high school senior Kaia Couture of Belchertown is set to have her art displayed at the Sgt. James G. Wheeler Memorial Art Gallery, 122 Pleasant St., Suite 101, Easthampton.
Belchertown police officers to begin wearing body cameras
BELCHERTOWN — In October 2023, the Healey-Driscoll administration announced an award of over $3.6 million in grant funds to 52 local police departments for the implementation or expansion of body-worn camera programs in communities across Massachusetts.
Not your average yard sale: Belchertown unites to support dog rescue
BELCHERTOWN — Get ready for a weekend of adventure, community spirit, and support for local businesses and charities as the inaugural Belchertown Community Yard Sale takes place Friday, Aug. 9, to Sunday, Aug. 11, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rain dates are Aug. 16-18.