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Fenton cites ‘geographic politics’ as Governor’s Council bid fails
SPRINGFIELD — Calling the results an illustration of “geographic politics,” Springfield City Councilor and local attorney Michael Fenton failed in his second attempt for the Eighth District seat on the Governor’s Council.
Oliveira sees affordability as state’s main challenge in 2026
This is the second year of the 2025-2026 legislative session. Typically, the first year of the session sees a flurry of activity, with about 7,000 bills filed. State Sen. Jake Oliveira filed more than 700 bills himself in 2025.
So That Reminds Me: Oliveira talks budget season, federal cuts
On the latest episode of “So That Reminds Me,” state Sen. Jake Oliveira sat down with co-hosts Chris Maza and Tyler Garnet to talk about everything going on in the Hampden, Hampshire and Worcester district.
Oliveira to continue work on education, transportation, health care
Massachusetts’s new legislative session has begun, and state Sen. Jake Oliveira has his eye on several issues he plans to address over this two-year term. Oliveira, who was first elected to the state Senate in 2022 and reelected in November 2024, said he wants to continue to tackle education, transportation and healthcare.
State Rep. Homar Gomez looks ahead to 2025
EASTHAMPTON — Looking ahead to 2025 Reminder Publishing connected with new state Rep. Homar Gomez to discuss his expectations and hopes for his first year in the state house.
Area clerks reveal results following Nov. 5 election
With the election results in, Reminder Publishing connected with cities and towns represented in The Herald to see how their votes broke down.
Granby search for new administrator continues
GRANBY — The first meeting of the Town Administrator Search Committee took place on Oct. 23 where town officials met to begin the process in hiring a new town administrator with former administrator Chris Martin having retired on Nov. 1.
Granby special Town Meeting approves funds for fire, ambulance services
GRANBY — During the Oct. 21 Granby special Town Meeting voters approved needed funding for its fire and ambulance services and denied a potential new animal control bylaw as five of six articles passed.
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.
Early voting information for Herald Communities
With Election Day right around the corner, communities are beginning the early voting process and Reminder Publishing connected with the cities and towns represented in The Herald for all information regarding early voting.