News Staff
Editors
Chris Maza
Executive Editor
As interim Executive Editor, Chris oversees operations of Reminder Publishing’s Editorial Department, including its weekly editions, The Westfield News, Prime and Go Local magazines, and special publications. Chris also contributes opinion columns to the weekly editions and serves as a host on The Reminder’s podcast, “So That Reminds Me”.
Dennis Hackett
Managing Editor, Hampden County
As managing editor for the Hampden County publications, Dennis oversees content for the East Longmeadow, Springfield and Agawam/West Springfield editions of The Reminder, and the monthly Enfield/Somer edition of The Reminder. Dennis writes occasional opinion columns and reports for each of the editions he oversees. Dennis also serves as a host on The Reminder’s podcast, “So That Reminds Me”.
Lauren LeBel
Managing Editor, Hampshire County
As managing editor for the Hampshire County publications, Lauren oversees content for the Hampshire County edition of The Reminder, the Chicopee-Holyoke Herald and The Original Pennysaver. Lauren also and reports for each of the editions she oversees and oversees content for Go Local magazine and special sections. Lauren also serves as a host on The Reminder’s podcast, “So That Reminds Me”.
Debbie Gardner
Editor, Prime Magazine
Debbie is the editor of PRIME Magazine, Reminder Publishing’s monthly lifestyle magazine for those 45 and older. This publication is available at sites throughout the Pioneer Valley and northern Connecticut.
Chris Putz
Westfield News Sports Editor
Chris is the Sports Editor for The Westfield News. He also coordinates sports photography for The Reminder weeklies. Catch him attending sporting events in our communities! Chris also takes sports photos for the Palmer/Monson Reminder.
Hampden County East Staff
Sarah Heinonen
Staff Writer, Hampden County East
Sarah Heinonen is the lead reporter for the East Longmeadow Reminder. Sarah also contributes to the Agawam-West Springfield Reminder. She also manages coverage for the Dining & Entertainment page and occasionally covers social issues with regional impact.
Ryan Feyre
Staff Writer, Hampshire County
Ryan Feyre is the lead reporter for the Springfield Reminder and contributes to the Agawam-West Springfield Reminder. He also writes the occasional local music review for the Dining & Entertainment page.
Hampshire County Staff
Trent Levakis
Staff Writer, Hampshire County
Trent Levakis is the lead reporter for the Hampshire County Reminder, which covers Easthampton, Northampton and the surrounding communities. Trent also contributes to the Westfield News.
Tyler Garnet
Staff Writer, Hampshire County
Tyler Garnet is the lead reporter for the Chicopee-Holyoke Herald and contributes to the Agawam-West Springfield Reminder. Tyler also serves as a host on The Reminder’s Podcast, “So That Reminds Me.”
Hampden County West Staff
Cliff Clark
Staff Writer, Hampden County West
Cliff is one of the reporters for the Westfield News and the Original Pennysaver, which covers Blandford, Chester, Otis, Granville, Huntington, Montgomery, Russell/Woronoco, Southwick, Tolland and Westfield. Cliff primarily covers Southwick and Westfield for both the Westfield News and the Original Pennysaver.
Amy Porter
Staff Writer, Hampden County West
Amy is one of the reporters for the Westfield News and the Original Pennysaver, which cover Blandford, Chester, Otis, Granville, Huntington, Montgomery, Russell/Woronoco, Southwick, Tolland and Westfield. Amy primarily covers Westfield and the Hilltowns for the Original Pennysaver and the Westfield News.
News Photographers
Nate Blais
Photographer
Sam Blake
Photographer
Branden Bruso
Photographer
Bill Deren
Photographer
Joe Desrosiers
Photographer
David Hosmer
Photographer
Sophie Markham
Photographer
George Skovera
Photographer
Derek Wesley
Photographer