SPRINGFIELD — Many students in Springfield were met with more comfortable schools this fall, as air conditioning has been added to several buildings in the city.

SPRINGFIELD — Drivers and neighbors along the State Street corridor may see some changes at the former Vibra Hospital, now that the company has entered into a legally binding agreement to clean the brush, debris and vegetation at the site.

WEST SPRINGFIELD — The Big E is officially in full swing until Oct. 4 and West Springfield received the kickoff celebration in the fair’s “salute to” series on Sept. 21.

EAST LONGMEADOW — On Sept. 12, people flocked to East Longmeadow’s Center field for the annual Celebrate EL event.

EAST LONGMEADOW — A fall fair featuring local crafters, artisans, vendors, food and raffles will return to St. Michael’s Parish on Oct. 3, offering residents an opportunity to get an early start on holiday shopping while supporting neighbors in need.

HOLYOKE — A recent study shows that Holyoke’s St. Patrick’s Parade and Road Race generate $39.3 million in total economic output across Hampden and Hampshire counties.

HAMPDEN — The Hampden Selectboard discussed its opinions and made revision suggestions on a memorandum of understanding from the Wilbraham Select Board covering costs relating to Wilbraham Middle School at its meeting on Sept. 15.

WEST SPRINGFIELD — West Springfield Town Council President Michael LaFlamme addressed resident concerns about the recent uptick in electric bicycle usage in town, providing an update on a drafted town ordinance and his stance on the transportation method at the Town Council’s Sept. 14 meeting.

AGAWAM — Construction of the community wing for the new Agawam High School — scheduled to be completed in December — has been getting a lot of attention lately. However, during the summer break several other schools in the district get some attention with a number of maintenance/improvement projects.