SPRINGFIELD — A group of elected officials, industry leaders and housing advocates gathered for a press conference on Oct. 6 to urge voters to pass Question 7.

NORTHAMPTON — Look Park is once again the place to be for families this October with the return of the beloved Haunted Train, the new Allura Pumpkin Art Spectacular, and its annual fall festival culminating the month of fall festivities.

The Nov. 3 election is rapidly approaching and Reminder Publishing reached out to both candidates for the 2nd Hampden District seat in the Massachusetts House of Representatives to answer questions.

HOLYOKE — If you live in the city of Holyoke, Columbus Day will now be recognized as Indigenous Peoples Day.

EASTHAMPTON — Easthampton will receive $4.9 million through MassWorks to replace water and sewer infrastructure along Northampton Street.

LONGMEADOW — The Yellow Dot program has officially made its way into Longmeadow, helping first responders and residents with rapid care in case of an emergency.

SPRINGFIELD — October in Indian Orchard brings the annual Food Truck Festival to Myrtle Park.

SPRINGFIELD — The controversy over automated license plate readers that has embroiled communities across the country came to Springfield on Oct. 5 when several residents spoke against the use of such technology before the City Council.

CHICOPEE — With spooky season officially upon us, Chicopee will once again roll out the orange carpet for its annual Halloween SPOOKtacular event on Thursday, Oct. 22, from 4-7 p.m. at Sarah Jane Sherman Park at 21 Vivian St.

EASTHAMPTON — Construction of the long-anticipated Easthampton all-wheels skatepark in Millside Park is officially underway, with completion set for spring of next year.