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.

AGAWAM — The Agawam Fire Department is taking unique steps to address a staffing shortage and improve response windows at the same time.

LONGMEADOW — Longmeadow’s Williams Middle School Parent Advisory Council is holding another “Rocktober” donation drive through the month of October.

EASTHAMPTON — After discovering “suspicious activity” the Easthampton School Department shut down all online systems.

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.