HOLYOKE — The St. Patrick’s Committee of Holyoke announced that actress, author and model Bridget Moynahan is the 2025 recipient of the John F. Kennedy National Award.
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Agawam students win award for new writing app
AGAWAM — Three Agawam High School students recently won a Congressional App Challenge for developing a journaling app that can serve as a safe space for students and a way to improve their level of writing.
West Side Town Council hosts four traffic rules hearings
WEST SPRINGFIELD — During the West Springfield Town Council meeting on Jan. 6, the agenda featured four public hearings for traffic rules in town.
Chicopee gathers to learn about, celebrate Kwanzaa
CHICOPEE — The Kwanzaa Collective in the Valley stopped in Chicopee on Dec. 27 to educate the public and celebrate the second day of Kwanzaa.
Organ donation recipients share stories at event in Chicopee
CHICOPEE — With the holiday season increasing the mindset of gift-giving, New England Donor Services joined Chicopee Mayor John Vieau, state senators and organ donation recipients at City Hall to celebrate the gift of organ donation on Dec. 23.
CSO celebrates new shelter with ribbon cutting
NORTHAMPTON — In an expansion of its services in Northampton, Clinical & Support Options’ Friends of the Homeless hosted a ribbon cutting on Dec. 19 for its new homeless shelter location at 29 Industrial Dr. East.
Chicopee National Night Out achieves national recognition
CHICOPEE — The Chicopee Police Department is celebrating an exciting milestone as the city’s National Night Out climbed to 13th place in the country this year. This achievement reflects the hard work and dedication of city departments, community members and organizers who collaborated to make the event a resounding success.
Suzette French Creperie joins Thornes Marketplace
NORTHAMPTON — Suzette French Creperie is the newest addition to Thornes Marketplace and celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Dec. 12.
Organizations see spike in people seeking home heating help
While nothing is ever certain about the weather in New England, cold winters are a given, and temperatures can sometimes dip below zero degrees. The cost of home heating, be it oil, electricity or natural gas, can be expensive. Local aid organizations have seen an increase in the number of people unable to make ends meet when the mercury drops.