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So That Reminds Me: Monte Belmonte discusses 16th annual March for the Food Bank

By | Nov 11, 2025

So That Reminds Me: Monte Belmonte discusses 16th annual March for the Food Bank

With SNAP benefits currently in a volatile state at the federal level, the March for the Food Bank is more important than ever before.


Ryan Feyre
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Sheriff’s Department continues support of Toy for Joy

By | 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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DCAMM releases 11 proposals for new Springfield courthouse

By | Nov 5, 2025

DCAMM releases 11 proposals for new Springfield courthouse

SPRINGFIELD — Following what was a monthslong request for proposals process, the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance officially released the 11 proposals that were submitted for the new Springfield Regional Justice Center.


Ryan Feyre
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Dress for Success clothing drive to aid pop-up boutique

By | Nov 5, 2025

Dress for Success clothing drive to aid pop-up boutique

NORTHAMPTON — Dress for Success Western Massachusetts is hosting a clothing drive to support a pop-up boutique coming to Thornes Marketplace on Nov. 16.


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Girls on the Run Fall 5K set for Nov. 23 at WNE

By | Nov 5, 2025

Girls on the Run Fall 5K set for Nov. 23 at WNE

SPRINGFIELD — With another fall season coming to a close, Girls on the Run Western Mass. will once again host its Fall Season Celebratory 5K on Nov. 23 at Western New England University.


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TJO Animals to hold 18th annual Pawzaar Craft Fair on Nov. 8

By | Nov 5, 2025

TJO Animals to hold 18th annual Pawzaar Craft Fair on Nov. 8

SPRINGFIELD — Since 2007, the Foundation for TJO Animals has been dedicated to raising essential funds to help local and homeless animals at the Thomas J. O’Connor Animal Control and Adoption Center.


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Toy for Joy campaign kicks off 103rd year

By | Nov 5, 2025

Toy for Joy campaign kicks off 103rd year

When a campaign is still serving the people who need it most after more than a century, its value speaks for itself.


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Western Mass. leaders create coalition to combat federal SNAP crisis

By  and  | Nov 3, 2025

Western Mass. leaders create coalition to combat federal SNAP crisis

SPRINGFIELD — With a halt in federal funding for the supplemental nutritional assistance program leaving food insecure people scrambling to feed their themselves and their children, Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi, Bishop Talbert Swan of the NAACP and the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts have formed a coalition to keep the community fed.


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Former Healey Western Mass. deputy director charged with trafficking cocaine

By | Oct 29, 2025

Former Healey Western Mass. deputy director charged with trafficking cocaine

SPRINGFIELD — LaMar Cook was arrested and charged with cocaine trafficking after nearly 8 kilograms of the drug were allegedly delivered to the Springfield State Office Building, 436 Dwight St., where Cook worked at the deputy director of Gov. Maura Healey’s Western Massachusetts office. Cook’s employment has since been terminated.  


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