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 Tyler Garnet | Feb 17, 2026 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News
HOLYOKE — On Feb. 17, Gov. Maura Healey and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll visited the International Volleyball Hall of Fame in Holyoke as part of two campaign stops in Western Massachusetts.
by Tyler Garnet | Feb 16, 2026 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
CHICOPEE — The Harmony House of Western Massachusetts was in need of items listed on their Feb. 4 Amazon Wishlist, including toilet paper and exam gloves. Less than a week later, several people answered the call and donated those necessary items.
by Peter Tuohy | Feb 16, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Wilbraham
WILBRAHAM — With tax season upon us, state Rep. Angelo Puppolo hosted an informational event to educate about tax credits that people might not know they’re eligible for at the Wilbraham Senior Center on Feb. 12.
by Sarah Heinonen | Feb 16, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield City Council met on Feb. 13 to rescind a vote, but City Councilor Victor Davila called for Council President Tracye Whitfield to step down from her position amid controversy stemming from a financial and familial conflict of interest.