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Hilltown service providers share resources

By | May 8, 2026

Hilltown service providers share resources

HUNTINGTON — Several dozen Hilltown service providers gathered in Stanton Hall on April 30 to share information and look for ways to work together in the face of funding cuts and rising costs.


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Fenton stages bid for District 8 seat on Governor’s Council

By | May 6, 2026

Fenton stages bid for District 8 seat on Governor’s Council

SPRINGFIELD — Springfield City Councilor Michael Fenton has announced that he will run against incumbent Tara Jacobs to represent Western Massachusetts on the Governor’s Council.


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Massachusetts Senate passes sweeping environmental bond bill

By | Apr 30, 2026

Massachusetts Senate passes sweeping environmental bond bill

The Massachusetts Senate recently voted 36-3 in favor of a $3.64 billion bill to address climate change, protect the state’s natural resources and make much needed infrastructure improvements across the state, including in Western Massachusetts.


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DCR acquires 218 acres in Blandford

By | Mar 5, 2026

DCR acquires 218 acres in Blandford

BLANDFORD — The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation announced on Feb. 25 the acquisition of 218 acres of forested land in the town of Blandford, which will now be permanently protected.


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Residents vote against financing for Basket Street project

By | Feb 19, 2026

Residents vote against financing for Basket Street project

HUNTINGTON — A Special Town Meeting scheduled for Feb. 11 in Stanton Hall to discuss covering the costs for the Basket Street Water Main Extension project resulted in a unanimous no vote at the recommendation of the Selectboard.


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Perron announces campaign for state rep.

By | Feb 19, 2026

Perron announces campaign for state rep.

SOUTHWICK — Jason M. Perron, Air Force veteran, career law enforcement officer, and former Southwick Select Board member and chair, has announced he is running for the 3rd Hampden District seat in the House of Representatives.


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Gateway Regional ambassadors attend Project 351 kickoff in Boston

By | Feb 3, 2026

Gateway Regional ambassadors attend Project 351 kickoff in Boston

HUNTINGTON — On Saturday, Jan. 17, five Gateway Regional students joined eighth graders from across the commonwealth to begin their year as 2026 Project 351 ambassadors.


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Chester highway superintendent gives report after storm

By | Feb 3, 2026

Chester highway superintendent gives report after storm

CHESTER — Chester Highway Superintendent Charles Dazelle, speaking on Jan. 26 at 4 p.m. after being at it for 33 hours straight, said the Jan. 25 storm cleanup overall went well.


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Superintendent details missing bus incident; outlines next steps

By | Feb 3, 2026

Superintendent details missing bus incident; outlines next steps

HUNTINGTON — Gateway Regional Superintendent Melissa Matarazzo provided an update and next steps regarding an incident on Jan. 20, in which a school bus delivering elementary school students in Chester went missing for approximately 90 minutes.


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Open burning season started across Massachusetts on Jan. 15

By | Jan 21, 2026

Open burning season started across Massachusetts on Jan. 15

For those in the area who take advantage of the state’s open burning season from Jan. 15 to May 1, each local fire department has its own policies to ensure the public’s safety.


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