Springfield
Loomis Lakeside hosts Artisan Craft Fair
SPRINGFIELD — On Oct. 18, Loomis Lakeside at Reeds Landing hosted a craft fair.
Diocese of Springfield makes appeal to community to help with food insecurity
WESTFIELD — William D. Byrne, the bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield visited the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry at St. Mary’s Parish on Nov. 6 to issue a call to arms to the community to help those struggling with food insecurity as a result of the cut in SNAP benefits.
Western Mass. leaders come together to combat hunger
SPRINGFIELD — When a halt in federal funding for the supplemental nutritional assistance program left 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 formed a coalition to keep the community fed.
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.
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.
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.
Dewey’s Jazz Lounge license hearing continued again
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Board of License Commission reconvened on Oct. 22 to discuss the future of Dewey’s Jazz Bar.
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.
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.
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.