by Sarah Heinonen | Aug 6, 2026 | Agawam, Chicopee, East Longmeadow, Easthampton, Hampden, Hampden County, Hampshire County, Hilltowns, Holyoke, Local News, Longmeadow, Ludlow, Monson, Northampton, Palmer, Southwick, Springfield, West Springfield, Westfield, Wilbraham
A nonverbal teen with Down syndrome named Matteo left his house in Monson on June 29 without an adult’s knowledge. He was found two days later about a mile from his home. While the incident ended safely, it brought the issue of wandering among children with developmental disabilities to the forefront. State Rep. Angelo Puppolo joined the Office of the Child Advocate and the Department of Developmental Services in efforts to raise awareness about wandering among children with autism spectrum disorder.
by Cliff Clark | Aug 6, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Southwick
SOUTHWICK — The Select Board was supposed to discuss the possibility of renewing the personal contract with Town Accountant Laura Fletcher at its meeting on Aug. 3.
by Tyler Garnet | Aug 6, 2026 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
CHICOPEE — Dom Narodowy Polski apartment residents were joined on Aug. 5 by U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, local officials and other representatives to celebrate free broadband upgrades at the senior housing property.
by Tyler Garnet | Aug 5, 2026 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
CHICOPEE — Chicopee is on the verge of a new chief human resources officer after Mayor John Vieau announced the appointment of Bianca Janeczek at the Aug. 4 City Council meeting.
by Sarah Heinonen | Aug 5, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — Get ready for vibrant colors, lively music and dancing in the street as the Springfield Caribbean Carnival & Parade returns on Saturday, Aug. 15.
