GRANBY — May 26 served as the official grand opening for the Granby Veteran’s Memorial where a large gathering of the community came together to honor the Memorial Day holiday and the residents of Granby who have served their country.
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Roundtable celebrates early lit success, highlights new initiative
SPRINGFIELD — During a May 22 literacy roundtable event at Edward P. Boland Elementary School in Springfield, local education leaders discussed projects across multiple school systems to improve early literacy in Western Massachusetts, including the state’s Literacy Launch initiative.
Ceremony honors Revolutionary War patriots
WARE — On May 26, the public and representatives from local organizations celebrated Memorial Day weekend at Quabbin Park Cemetery in Ware by honoring Revolutionary War patriots interred at the cemetery.
Owners of historic Springfield homes open their doors for tour
SPRINGFIELD — Once again, the historic housing stock of the City of Homes will be highlighted by the annual The Springfield Preservation Trust’s Historic Homes Tour, scheduled for June 2, from 1-4 p.m., followed by a social gathering at the Springfield Museums from 4-6 p.m.
Asparagus Festival returns to celebrate 10th year
HADLEY — New England Public Media’s Asparagus Festival is returning to the Hadley Town Commons on June 1 to celebrate the festival’s 10th year.
Summer Sips wine tasting to benefit Newman Catholic Center in Amherst
AMHERST — Newman Catholic Center is prepping to host its first ever “Summer Sips” wine tasting event to benefit the ministry of the center on Friday, June 7, from 6-8 p.m. inside the center’s new facility located at 111 Thatcher Rd. on the campus of the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Easthampton Planning Board approves slight adjustment to Loudville Road plans
EASTHAMPTON — Planning Board members approved slight adjustments to the residential development project featured on 282 Loudville Rd.
Hampden Senior Center proposal turned away by residents
HAMPDEN — An effort to renovate and expand the Senior Center met its end this month, at least as currently proposed.
Tight votes on budget, animal control at Ludlow’s Town Meeting
LUDLOW — Ludlow’s May 13 Town Meeting featured vigorous debate on a few of the 35 articles, splitting the voters and requiring standing counts.