by Peter Tuohy | Feb 18, 2026 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local News
AGAWAM — During the Agawam City Council meeting on Feb. 17, residents used the citizen-speak time to address comments made during the discussion on municipal benefits for domestic partners on Feb. 2.
by Sarah Heinonen | Feb 17, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — City Council President Tracye Whitfield will not step down from her position leading the city’s legislative body. At a Feb. 16 press conference on the steps of City Hall, Whitfield said that she respected Ward 6 Councilor Victor Davila’s opinion but would “respectfully and firmly decline” his call for her to give up the gavel.
by Sarah Heinonen | Feb 16, 2026 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local News
AGAWAM — Agawam employees must be married to claim benefits for their partner, the City Council decided at a meeting on Feb. 2.
by Dennis Hackett | Feb 13, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — On the latest episode of “So That Reminds Me,” hosts Ryan Feyre and Tyler Garnet sat down with Springfield City Council President Tracye Whitfield to talk about her tenure as City Council president.