WESTFIELD — State Sen. John C. Velis gathered Representative Kelly Pease, Mayor Michael McCabe, members of the Westfield YMCA Board of Directors, administration and campers at Camp Shepard on Aug. 19 to present a check for $100,000 in state funding for infrastructure improvements at the camp.
WESTFIELD — On Aug. 18, the Planning Board continued a special permit, site plan and stormwater permit for Howard Landscaping, operating under ENWC, LLC, to construct a contractor’s shop at 883 Southampton Road until Sept. 15.
RUSSELL — The Russell Police Association will hold its annual Family Fun Day and Car Show on Saturday, Aug. 29, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Strathmore Park.
HUNTINGTON — The North Hall Association’s 2026 Historic North Hall Arts Festival continues with three remaining programs in August and September on the North Hall stage.
SOUTHWICK — With no fanfare, unlike a formal groundbreaking ceremony, construction on the six pickleball courts at Whalley Park has begun.
“It’s great news,” said Chief Administrative Officer Nicole Parker.