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SOUTH HADLEY – With the Selectboard mulling over the idea of hosting another special election, the School Committee decided to advocate for an override vote in September during its July 6 meeting.

Tyler Garnet

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Wilbraham police officer searching for donor after kidney disease diagnosis

Jul 10, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Wilbraham

Wilbraham police officer searching for donor after kidney disease diagnosis

WILBRAHAM — A decorated officer in the Wilbraham Police Department is seeking a kidney donor after an unexpected rare kidney disease diagnosis.

Peter Tuohy

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Longmeadow Middle School updates provided with early construction in motion

Jul 10, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Longmeadow

Longmeadow Middle School updates provided with early construction in motion

LONGMEADOW — The new Longmeadow Middle School enabling phases are well underway and project managers are preparing for when large-scale construction begins in September.

South Hadley School Committee advocates for a September tax override vote

SOUTH HADLEY – With the Selectboard mulling over the idea of hosting another special election, the School Committee decided to advocate for an override vote in September during its July 6 meeting.

Wilbraham police officer searching for donor after kidney disease diagnosis

WILBRAHAM — A decorated officer in the Wilbraham Police Department is seeking a kidney donor after an unexpected rare kidney disease diagnosis.

Longmeadow Middle School updates provided with early construction in motion

LONGMEADOW — The new Longmeadow Middle School enabling phases are well underway and project managers are preparing for when large-scale construction begins in September.

Two Weeks Notice Brewing Co. announces closure of taproom

WEST SPRINGFIELD — Two Weeks Notice Brewing Co. has announced last call on its West Springfield taproom as it prepares to stop operations due to rising costs.

Chicopee to consider quarterly real estate tax billing

CHICOPEE — Mayor John Vieau recently appointed a task force team to begin reviewing and considering changes to the city’s real estate tax billing process.

Academy of Music, Play Incubation Collective, collaborate on new program for queer youth

NORTHAMPTON — The Academy of Music and the Play Incubation Collective are making a call to the area’s queer youth for a new theater opportunity.

Rachel’s Table celebrates truck to help with gleaning program

SPRINGFIELD — Rachel’s Table, a food insecurity organization in the greater Springfield area, officially celebrated the acquisition of a new truck, dubbed the “Glean Machine,” with a ribbon cutting on June 7.

City announces $2.6 million to stabilize Old First Church exterior

SPRINGFIELD — Old First Church, one of Springfield’s oldest and most recognizable buildings, will receive some much-needed work to stabilize the exterior of the building.

East Longmeadow Planning Board approves Firestone project

EAST LONGMEADOW — The Firestone Complete Auto Care construction project at 546 North Main St. is moving ahead after approval by the East Longmeadow Planning Board on July 7.

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.

Cliff Clark

Company looks to build solar field on College Highway in Southwick

SOUTHWICK — Town officials recently met with representatives of an energy company that has plans to build a solar field on property that fronts College Highway and Nicholson Hill Road.

Tyler Garnet

Markey, Moulton clash in first Democratic senate primary debate

CHICOPEE — U.S. Sen. Ed Markey and challenger U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton clashed over leadership, policy, and experience during their first head-to-head debate on July 8 at the WWLP TV-22 Studios.

Sarah Heinonen

Springfield Law Department: Claims against Oyola-Lopez appear as ‘witness intimidation’

SPRINGFIELD — Public allegations of potential corruption made by At Large City Councilor Justin Hurst against City Clerk Gladys Oyola were left untouched by the city solicitor, who warned that the claims could be seen as “witness intimidation.”

Cliff Clark

Turtle returns to wild after recovering from serious injury

SOUTHWICK — It was only by fate or luck that a severely injured snapping turtle was found on a town road by a licensed wildlife rehabilitator last October.

Sarah Heinonen

As Calvi preps for retirement, Sarno taps Rivera to lead Springfield Fire Department

SPRINGFIELD — It was a bittersweet moment for Mayor Domenic Sarno as he lauded Springfield Fire Commissioner Bernard “BJ” Calvi at a ceremony on June 7.

Amy Porter

School Committee gives Westfield superintendent high marks

WESTFIELD — At the School Committee meeting on June 29, its last regular meeting until Aug. 24, vice chair Michael Tirrell gave a summary of the committee’s annual superintendent’s evaluation.

Two Weeks Notice Brewing Co. announces closure of taproom

By Peter Tuohy | Jul 10, 2026

WEST SPRINGFIELD — Two Weeks Notice Brewing Co. has announced last call on its West Springfield taproom as it prepares to stop operations due to rising costs.

Chicopee to consider quarterly real estate tax billing

By Trent Levakis | Jul 9, 2026

CHICOPEE — Mayor John Vieau recently appointed a task force team to begin reviewing and considering changes to the city’s real estate tax billing process.

Academy of Music, Play Incubation Collective, collaborate on new program for queer youth

By Trent Levakis | Jul 9, 2026

NORTHAMPTON — The Academy of Music and the Play Incubation Collective are making a call to the area’s queer youth for a new theater opportunity.

Rachel’s Table celebrates truck to help with gleaning program

By Sarah Heinonen | Jul 9, 2026

City announces $2.6 million to stabilize Old First Church exterior

By Sarah Heinonen | Jul 9, 2026

SPRINGFIELD — Old First Church, one of Springfield’s oldest and most recognizable buildings, will receive some much-needed work to stabilize the exterior of the building.

Two Weeks Notice Brewing Co. announces closure of taproom

By Peter Tuohy | Jul 10, 2026

WEST SPRINGFIELD — Two Weeks Notice Brewing Co. has announced last call on its West Springfield taproom as it prepares to stop operations due to rising costs.

Chicopee to consider quarterly real estate tax billing

By Trent Levakis | Jul 9, 2026

CHICOPEE — Mayor John Vieau recently appointed a task force team to begin reviewing and considering changes to the city’s real estate tax billing process.

Academy of Music, Play Incubation Collective, collaborate on new program for queer youth

By Trent Levakis | Jul 9, 2026

NORTHAMPTON — The Academy of Music and the Play Incubation Collective are making a call to the area’s queer youth for a new theater opportunity.

Rachel’s Table celebrates truck to help with gleaning program

By Sarah Heinonen | Jul 9, 2026

City announces $2.6 million to stabilize Old First Church exterior

By Sarah Heinonen | Jul 9, 2026

SPRINGFIELD — Old First Church, one of Springfield’s oldest and most recognizable buildings, will receive some much-needed work to stabilize the exterior of the building.

East Longmeadow Planning Board approves Firestone project

By Peter Tuohy | Jul 9, 2026

EAST LONGMEADOW — The Firestone Complete Auto Care construction project at 546 North Main St. is moving ahead after approval by the East Longmeadow Planning Board on July 7.

Chicopee City Council approves funding for Real-Time Information Center analysts

Ready to wade into summer? Southwick Town Beach opens to the public

Westfield Planning Board approves site plan changes for store, gas station

Schermerhorn’s Seafood returns after 2-year absence

AJGA tournament brings nation’s best golfers to Chicopee

Marc St. Onge

Hampton Ponds Fourth of July parade celebrates America’s 250th

August and Mason Pasquini try out the horn on Bob Martin's '30 Model A.Reminder Publishing photo by Marc St. Onge WESTFIELD — The Hampton Ponds...

Marc St. Onge

Wyben Fourth of July parade honors the country’s milestone birthday

WESTFIELD — The Wyben Fourth of July parade kicked off at 5 p.m. on July 4 and marched from Montgomery Road to West Road.

Chris Maza

East Longmeadow celebrates Fourth with annual parade

EAST LONGMEADOW — East Longmeadow continued its tradition of ringing in the Fourth of July with a parade, attracting participants and spectators from throughout the area and beyond.

Trent Levakis

Parties in the Park returns to Northampton

NORTHAMPTON — The city’s free Parties in the Park weekly outdoor DJ series is returning with its 2026 lineup and is set to kick off July 8 for another summer of good fun and music in downtown Northampton.

Tyler Garnet

Data center committee proposal sent to Holyoke City Council

HOLYOKE — Although Holyoke recently banned future developments of data centers in the city, the conversation regarding the controversial buildings continued during an Ordinance Committee meeting on June 30.

Tyler Garnet

Funding to help ease financial burden of Chicopee youth sports

CHICOPEE — A $50,000 state earmark was celebrated on June 25 for the future of Chicopee by ensuring that financial barriers will not prevent children from participating in sports.

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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.

Trent Levakis

Paradise City Arts Festival returns for 31st year later this month

NORTHAMPTON — The nation’s premier destination for lovers of the handmade and high-end is once again gracing the region over Memorial Day weekend.

Trent Levakis

New theater group introduces itself with first production

EASTHAMPTON — In an effort to bring fresh, queer and gender diverse stories to the local theater scene, a new theater group, Why’s It Gotta Be?, has formed here in Western Massachusetts.

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