by Peter Tuohy | Feb 20, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Longmeadow
LONGMEADOW — The Longmeadow Educational Excellence Foundation will be hosting “Dueling Pianos” on Feb. 28 at Twin Hills Country Club. The event features two pianists who take audience requests on songs for an interactive, high-energy show with cocktails, dancing and community spirit.
by Amy Porter | Feb 19, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Westfield
WESTFIELD — Southampton Road Elementary School held its second STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) night for third and fourth graders and their siblings, in partnership with students and staff from the Jandon Center for Community Engagement at Smith College.
by Mike Lydick | Feb 16, 2026 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local News
AGAWAM — Even though the current school year doesn’t end until June, plans are moving ahead for some changes in the district for the 2026-27 school year. School Superintendent Sheila Martin highlighted the changes in her “Superintendent’s Notes” portion of the School Committee’s Feb. 10 meeting.
by Tyler Garnet | Feb 13, 2026 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News
HOLYOKE — Members of the Holyoke Paraprofessionals Association joined the School Committee meeting on Feb. 9 to express a desire for a new contract.
by Tyler Garnet | Feb 13, 2026 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News
HOLYOKE — After interviewing three finalists last week, the Holyoke School Committee selected Assistant Superintendent Jackie Glasheen as the district’s next superintendent during a meeting on Feb. 12.