Wilbraham
ERC5 holds annual golf tournament to benefit student scholarships
SOUTH HADLEY — The East of the River Five Town Chamber of Commerce is teeing up for its annual golf tournament to help award eight students from East Longmeadow, Longmeadow, Hampden, Wilbraham and Ludlow with $16,000 in scholarships.
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.
Neal one step closer to 20th term in House after primary win
SPRINGFIELD — Uproarious applause rang throughout The Cedars banquet room on 375 Island Pond Road as Pittsfield’s numbers appeared on the NBC News telecast just before 11 p.m.
Puppolo secures another term after primary win
SPRINGFIELD — State Rep. Angelo Puppolo will remain in his seat in the 12th Hampden district after defeating challenger Michael Lachenmeyer in the Democratic primary on Sept. 1.
Wilbraham Art League invites community to attend open house
WILBRAHAM — The Wilbraham Art League is encouraging the public to learn about all things art by meeting local artists and viewing original art pieces at an open house on Sept. 8.
Creative Apprentice opens doors in Wilbraham, holds events through September
WILBRAHAM — Wilbraham’s Creative Apprentice, 2141 Boston Road, has opened for business to bring hands-on art, craft and sensory experiences to Western Massachusetts children, teens and adults.
Invasive spotted lanternflies nesting throughout Massachusetts
LONGMEADOW — Longmeadow Tree Warden Leah Wallner is providing tips on what to do when seeing a spotted lanternfly, which has been found across 50 Massachusetts municipalities, including Longmeadow, East Longmeadow, Wilbraham, Hampden and Springfield.
Healey and Puppolo visit Rick’s Place in Wilbraham
WILBRAHAM — State Rep. Angelo Puppolo extended an invite to Gov. Maura Healey to visit Wilbraham’s Rick’s Place, allowing the governor to learn firsthand about the organization’s programs Aug. 19.
Springfield candidates talk campaigns at sheriff’s picnic
SPRINGFIELD — For the latest episode of “So That Reminds Me,” the hosts took the podcast on the road to Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi’s annual cookout on Aug. 19.
Towns announce voting information ahead of Sept. 1 primary
Ahead of the primary election on Sept. 1, Reminder Publishing has compiled a list of voting hours and locations in the area.