Franklin Hilltowns

Sheriff’s Department continues support of Toy for Joy

By Ron Chimelis | Nov 11, 2025

Sheriff’s Department continues support of Toy for Joy

Once again, the Hampden County Sheriff’s Department is stepping up to help “drive the drive” and help make the Toy for Joy Christmas campaign a success.

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So That Reminds Me: raising foster care awareness

By Tyler Garnet | May 28, 2025

So That Reminds Me: raising foster care awareness

May is Foster Care Awareness Month and All Our Kids launched a public service campaign aimed at raising awareness of the unique challenges faced by foster families and the state of foster care in Western Massachusetts.

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Toy for Joy ends with donations still coming in

By Ron Chimelis | Dec 27, 2024

Toy for Joy ends with donations still coming in

The 2024 Toy for Joy campaign has officially ended, but any donations received after the Christmas Eve deadline will be accepted.

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Toy for Joy gets two important contributions

By Ron Chimelis | Dec 9, 2024

Toy for Joy gets two important contributions

As the weather turned nippier and Christmas began coming into view, the Toy for Joy campaign gained two important contributions — but still needs more.

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By Ron Chimelis | Nov 11, 2024

Food pantries show need as Toy for Joy kicks off 102nd season

The need has never been greater.

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By Tina Lesniak | Oct 21, 2024

Bub’s BBQ Trunk or Treat builds community

SUNDERLAND — With its first-ever trunk-or-treat event on Oct. 25, the owner of Bub’s BBQ in Sunderland hopes to build community for both the children and local businesses.