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Glasheen ready to help Holyoke Public Schools as next superintendent

Jul 24, 2026 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News

Glasheen ready to help Holyoke Public Schools as next superintendent

Jackie Glasheen being interviewed before she was selected as the new superintendent of Holyoke Public Schools. Reminder Publishing recently sat down with her to discuss her goals for the upcoming year.Reminder Publishing file photo HOLYOKE — Jackie Glasheen is...

African Community Festival returns to Marshall Roy

Jul 24, 2026 | Dining and Entertainment, Features, Hampden County, Local News, Springfield

African Community Festival returns to Marshall Roy

SPRINGFIELD — Marshall Roy Park will be filled with the sights, sounds and aromas of African traditions on Saturday, Aug. 8, as the African Community Festival connects cultures and generations. The festival began four years ago as a community cookout to bring...

Chicopee Farmers Market returns on Aug. 19 after one-year hiatus

Jul 24, 2026 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News

Chicopee Farmers Market returns on Aug. 19 after one-year hiatus

CHICOPEE — After taking a year off, Center Fresh Farmers Market is returning to Chicopee for a shortened schedule at The Hub at Market Square on 31 Springfield St.

Tyler Garnet

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Glasheen ready to help Holyoke Public Schools as next superintendent

African Community Festival returns to Marshall Roy

Chicopee Farmers Market returns on Aug. 19 after one-year hiatus

CHICOPEE — After taking a year off, Center Fresh Farmers Market is returning to Chicopee for a shortened schedule at The Hub at Market Square on 31 Springfield St.

West Springfield Town Council backs special legislation for police officer on disability retirement

Attorney representing Oyola-Lopez addresses Hurst’s unethical conduct claims

SPRINGFIELD — Attorney Zachary Vargo addressed accusations of unethical conduct made by Springfield City Councilor Justin Hurst against City Clerk and Election Commissioner Gladys Oyola-Lopez outside of Hampden County Superior Court on July 23.

King Street project with proposed 91 housing units moves forward

Balch reviews evaluation evidence at School Committee meeting

EASTHAMPTON — At its July 21 meeting, Superintendent Michelle Balch presented an overview of the evidence for her first year evaluation.

Azarloza plans to embrace ‘highly engaged’ community as Northampton superintendent

DA, law enforcement solve 31-year-old murder of Celestina Perez

SPRINGFIELD — A Springfield family can rest a little easier after more than 30 years of heartbreak and sleepless nights now that the person who killed Celestina Perez in 1995 has been identified by the Hampden County District Attorney’s Office.

Easthampton receives $500K grant for Manhan Rail Trail repairs

Amy Porter

Neal, Blandford officials announce $1 million for water system upgrades

BLANDFORD — U.S. Rep. Richard Neal joined Blandford Town Administrator Christina Ferrera, Select Board Chair Jacqueline Coury, and Water Commission Chair Brad Curry on July 17 to announce $1.1 million in federal funding for water treatment and distribution system upgrades for the town.

Amy Porter

WTA’s aviation program gives thank you ride to Mrs. Murphy’s Donuts owner

WESTFIELD — The Westfield Technical Academy’s Aviation Maintenance Program showed its appreciation to Mrs. Murphy’s Donuts in Southwick in a way that only it could, by offering a thank-you ride in a 1942 Stearman bi-plane to owner Shane Murphy.

Amy Porter

Paving begins at Westfield Middle School parking lot

WESTFIELD — Paving on the Westfield Middle School parking lot has officially begun as part of a complete redesign made possible by a climate resilience grant of $810,200 from the state Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness program and an additional $70,000 from the Westfield River Watershed Association.

Cliff Clark

Southwick fiber-optic network project to start soon

SOUTHWICK — The construction of a town-owned fiber-optic network should start soon after the Select Board approved a municipal agreement with Whip City Fiber during its meeting on July 20.

Cliff Clark

Police try to address residents’ concerns regarding automatic license plate readers on town roads

SOUTHWICK — At the Select Board’s meeting on July 20, David Methe perhaps summed up the tension between public safety and individual privacy as the board discussed the police department’s potential deployment of three automatic license plate readers in town.

Trent Levakis

Floating beach wheelchair arrives at Musante Beach

NORTHAMPTON — A floating beach wheelchair was delivered to Musante Beach in Leeds on July 21, offering a new level of accessibility for beachgoers in Northampton.

West Springfield Town Council backs special legislation for police officer on disability retirement

By Peter Tuohy | Jul 24, 2026

Officer Michael Chapdelaine tells the West Springfield Town Council about the lasting effects he faces from his 2000 line-of-duty injury.Photo credit: West Side Media WEST SPRINGFIELD — The West Springfield Town Council unanimously backed a special legislation act...

Attorney representing Oyola-Lopez addresses Hurst’s unethical conduct claims

By Peter Tuohy | Jul 24, 2026

King Street project with proposed 91 housing units moves forward

By Trent Levakis | Jul 24, 2026

The former Registry of Deeds on 33 King St. will eventually turn into 91 affordable housing units. The Planning Board officially approved the special permit for the project at its July 10 meeting.Reminder Publishing file photo NORTHAMPTON — The construction of 91...

Balch reviews evaluation evidence at School Committee meeting

By Tina Lesniak | Jul 24, 2026

EASTHAMPTON — At its July 21 meeting, Superintendent Michelle Balch presented an overview of the evidence for her first year evaluation.

Azarloza plans to embrace ‘highly engaged’ community as Northampton superintendent

By Trent Levakis | Jul 23, 2026

New Northampton Superintendent Annie Azarloza.Photo credit: Northampton Public Schools NORTHAMPTON — New Northampton Superintendent Annie Azarloza knows she is entering a highly engaged district, but that is not something she plans to shy away from. “People have...

West Springfield Town Council backs special legislation for police officer on disability retirement

By Peter Tuohy | Jul 24, 2026

Attorney representing Oyola-Lopez addresses Hurst’s unethical conduct claims

By Peter Tuohy | Jul 24, 2026

King Street project with proposed 91 housing units moves forward

By Trent Levakis | Jul 24, 2026

Balch reviews evaluation evidence at School Committee meeting

By Tina Lesniak | Jul 24, 2026

EASTHAMPTON — At its July 21 meeting, Superintendent Michelle Balch presented an overview of the evidence for her first year evaluation.

Azarloza plans to embrace ‘highly engaged’ community as Northampton superintendent

By Trent Levakis | Jul 23, 2026

DA, law enforcement solve 31-year-old murder of Celestina Perez

By Sarah Heinonen | Jul 23, 2026

Rosa ‘ready to lead’ as OneHolyoke’s new executive director

Longmeadow Select Board sets in-person early voting dates for state primary and election

Chemical manufacturer Prefere Melamines celebrates its 80th year

Target at Springfield hosts ribbon cutting ahead of grand opening

MassTrails grant to support MassCentral Rail Trail connection design

Trent Levakis

Exhibit from Smithsonian American Art Museum arrives at Smith College

“Light Blue Nursery,” by Alma Thomas, will be featured in the upcoming exhibition, Composing Color: Paintings by Alma Thomas from the Smithsonian...

Tyler Garnet

Chicopee’s National Night Out returns at a new location on Aug. 10

CHICOPEE — For its 32nd year, Chicopee will host its nationally-recognized rendition of National Night Out with the help of multiple vendors, organizations, businesses and public safety units.

Tyler Garnet

Chicopee partners with Air Force Reserve to strengthen cybersecurity

CHICOPEE — As cyberattacks continue to pose growing risks to municipalities nationwide, Chicopee is teaming up with the Air Force Reserve to test and strengthen its digital infrastructure through an Innovative Readiness Training mission.

Peter Tuohy

Bliss Park’s new playground officially opens in Longmeadow

LONGMEADOW — The joyful sounds of children climbing, sliding and swinging filled the air at Bliss Park as Longmeadow residents, families, project partners and elected officials gathered to celebrate the opening of the park’s brand-new playground.

Peter Tuohy

‘Family Fun Nights’ brings themed events to Longmeadow town pools

LONGMEADOW — The Longmeadow Parks and Recreation Department is making a splash at the town pools with three themed family events on select Friday nights across the remainder of the summer.

Sarah Heinonen

Four SPD officers promoted at City Hall with officials, family

SPRINGFIELD — Four Springfield police officers were officially promoted at a pinning ceremony on July 17. Eleni Barbieri and Derek Cook ascended to the rank of captain, while Jacob Strange and Jason Sleeper made lieutenant.

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African Community Festival returns to Marshall Roy

SPRINGFIELD — Marshall Roy Park will be filled with the sights, sounds and aromas of African traditions on Saturday,...

Trent Levakis

Glasgow Lands Festival to celebrate the spirit of Scotland in 31st year

NORTHAMPTON — The spirit of Scotland will once again take over Look Park for the 31st annual Glasgow Lands Scottish Festival on Saturday, July 18.

Sarah Heinonen

Panel discussion to follow autobiographical play about clergy abuse

NORTHAMPTON — This July, Easthampton resident Jay Sefton will stage a production of his one-person show “Unreconciled” at the Academy of Music in Northampton.

Trent Levakis

Thunder in the Valley returns with fireworks, music festival

EASTHAMPTON — In celebration of the Fourth of July and the 250th anniversary of America, the Thunder in the Valley concert and fireworks festival returns to Easthampton to provide the community with its biggest celebration yet.

Peter Tuohy

‘La Casita Experience’ to transform MassMutual Center

SPRINGFIELD — The MassMutual Center will soon host one big celebration of community, blending music and dance, live performances, DJ sets and interactive visuals to represent the high energy nightlife experience rooted in Puerto Rican culture.