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RiverMills Center receives state funding for building upkeep

CHICOPEE — Elected officials gathered on March 16 at the Council on Aging at RiverMills Center to present a $50,000 earmark check for infrastructure improvements and maintenance of the building.

WILBRAHAM — The Wilbraham Public Library is calling for Wilbraham artists, high school age and above, to participate in a contest to help give their logo a fresh, new look and to help begin a new chapter at the library.

Preliminary work begins on “L” project on Longmeadow, Converse streets

LONGMEADOW — The Longmeadow and Converse streets “L” project is set to begin and Longmeadow is informing drivers to expect extended travel time or alternate routes. Construction will start in early April and is planned over a two-year period.

East Longmeadow High School to address sharp decline in math achievement

EAST LONGMEADOW — The East Longmeadow High School winter status update revealed some new changes coming to the math department after a concerning dip in 10th grade math achievement levels.

New locations, lightning protocol for Agawam high school sports teams

AGAWAM — Ongoing construction for the new high school has forced many Agawam High School spring sports teams almost entirely off campus, AHS Athletic Director Karen Gomez said when she spoke at the School Committee’s March 10 meeting.

South Hadley superintendent presents $27.5M school budget ahead of override vote

SOUTH HADLEY — The South Hadley School Committee hosted its fiscal year 2027 budget hearing on March 11, where a $27.5 million budget was proposed to the committee by Superintendent Jennifer Voyik.

Chicopee’s Battle of the Badges returns for its 10th year

CHICOPEE — The Chicopee Police and Fire departments will lace up their skates to compete in the 10th annual Battle of the Badges charity hockey game.

Westfield Planning Board backs new police headquarters project

WESTFIELD — A new police station is well on its way in Westfield after the city’s Planning Board unanimously approved the site plan, stormwater permit and special permit for the project.

Council transfers golf funds, Bitzas continues pushback

AGAWAM — After paying off a loan for a golf cart 22 months early, the Agawam Municipal Golf Course was recognized at the Agawam City Council’s March 2 meeting.

Pioneer Valley Trading Co. wants opportunity to grow marijuana

SOUTHWICK — When the owner of Pioneer Valley Trading Co. agreed to a host agreement with the town to open a recreational marijuana dispensary, he said that he would eventually return to ask for permission to start a grow operation, which he did during the Select Board meeting on March 2.

Bishop named Westfield’s next fire chief

WESTFIELD — Marking a new chapter in leadership for the Westfield Fire Department, Eric Bishop was appointed two weeks ago by the Fire Commission as the department’s incoming fire chief. He will replace current Chief Patrick Egloff when he retires in April.

So That Reminds Me: Wildman and Christie discuss St. Patrick’s Day

On the latest episode of “So That Reminds Me,” Holyoke St. Patrick’s Committee President Jim Wildman and Holyoke Grand Colleen Jadyn Christie sat down with hosts Chris Maza and Tyler Garnet to discuss the 2026 St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, including the 49th annual 10K road race on March 21 and the 73rd St. Patrick’s Parade on March 22.

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