EASTHAMPTON — A local staple that meets the needs of the community through a farm-focused lens is ready for another scorching summer season.

EASTHAMPTON — At its May 6 meeting, the Easthampton City Council voted to declare the Town Lodging property at 75 Oliver St. surplus property and finalized a request for proposals for potential buyers.

EASTHAMPTON — Superintendent Michelle Balch presented the School Committee with two scenarios the district faces pending the results of the upcoming $6.9 million Proposition 2½ override vote on June 9.

CHICOPEE — Agilent Technologies has expanded its global company to a new location at 711 E. Main St.

SOUTH HADLEY — The South Hadley Town Meeting representatives approved the town’s $61.4 million budget on May 13, which includes free cash to prevent cuts in the School Department and fund the library in fiscal year 2027. The budget passed by a 101-6 vote.

EAST LONGMEADOW — The East Longmeadow ballot for the annual town election is small in size, but the School Committee and Town Council are showing big races.

NORTHAMPTON — The License Commission will hold a lottery for Northampton’s remaining on-premise all-alcohol liquor license in what the city is calling a special opportunity for businesses in Northampton.

HOLYOKE — Dean Technical High School students will have an easier pathway to learn about and apply for apprenticeship program opportunities with local trade unions.

NORTHAMPTON — Several months after the initial Main Street project, the city is looking to continue the Northampton Banner Project by welcoming another round of artwork from talented artists across the region.