HOLYOKE — Retail cannabis dispensaries in Holyoke can now extend their store hours thanks to a new pilot program the City Council approved at its Oct. 6 meeting.

HOLYOKE — Starting Nov. 1, Wyckoff Country Club’s golf course will close permanently as owner Cesar Ruiz announced a proposal to turn the 110-acre golf course and surrounding property into an upscale residential community.

EASTHAMPTON – The Easthampton City Council received updates on several issues the city faces at its Oct. 7 meeting, including infrastructure and financial backlog concerns.

EAST LONGMEADOW — East Longmeadow Public Schools Superintendent Joanne Menard provided updates on closed and ongoing cases

CHICOPEE — For the second straight meeting, the Chicopee School Committee has not adopted the PROTECT Act policy

HOLYOKE — The city of Holyoke may soon have a plan to strengthen its tree management and urban forestry.

NORTHAMPTON — Northampton will receive just under $2.9 million in grant funding from the state.

NORTHAMPTON — The latest season for the Academy Youth Productions is kicking off on Friday, Oct. 23 at 6:30 p.m. with “Pinocchio: My Puppet Pal.”

EAST LONGMEADOW — UMassFive College Federal Credit Union recently opened a new East Longmeadow branch.

WEST SPRINGFIELD — The West Springfield Partnership for Education is welcoming Dueling Pianos on Oct. 23 to raise funds in support of West Springfield Public Schools students and teachers.