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Fiestas Patronales returns to Holyoke for fifth annual event

Jul 16, 2026 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News

Fiestas Patronales returns to Holyoke for fifth annual event

HOLYOKE — Holyoke will once again host its signature four-day celebration, Fiestas Patronales de Holyoke, to showcase a portion of the rich cultural diversity that defines the city.

Tyler Garnet

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Armbrook Village seniors, high school students share stories, mementos

Jul 16, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Westfield

WESTFIELD — For the third year in a row, Armbrook Village residents teamed up with Westfield High School students at the end of the school year for the “Past Meets Present” initiative.

Chris Maza

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Hockeyday returns for 100th anniversary of hockey in Western Massachusetts

Jul 16, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield, West Springfield

Hockeyday returns for 100th anniversary of hockey in Western Massachusetts

WEST SPRINGFIELD — Hockey players and fans from the United States and Canada are set to gather at West Springfield’s Better Living Center in the Eastern States Exposition Fairgrounds.

Fiestas Patronales returns to Holyoke for fifth annual event

HOLYOKE — Holyoke will once again host its signature four-day celebration, Fiestas Patronales de Holyoke, to showcase a portion of the rich cultural diversity that defines the city.

WESTFIELD — For the third year in a row, Armbrook Village residents teamed up with Westfield High School students at the end of the school year for the “Past Meets Present” initiative.

Hockeyday returns for 100th anniversary of hockey in Western Massachusetts

WEST SPRINGFIELD — Hockey players and fans from the United States and Canada are set to gather at West Springfield’s Better Living Center in the Eastern States Exposition Fairgrounds.

Purchase order policy discussed by Southwick Select Board

SOUTHWICK — While a proposal to have town departments create a purchase order for any expenditure, no matter how small, wasn’t decided on by the Select Board at its meeting on July 6, Select Board member Joseph Deedy may have unwittingly streamlined the purchasing policy.

Easthampton resident writes book in honor of late son

EASTHAMPTON — The loss of his son from a chronic illness inspired an Easthampton man to find the beauty in the pain and put it into writing.

WHS grad awarded $10K scholarship in shoe design competition

HAVERHILL — As part of the public opening for the new Historic New England Center in Haverhill, scholarships were awarded to students from across the commonwealth for their winning footwear designs in the Heart + Sole Teen Shoe Design Competition.

Brew at The Zoo blends craft beer, conservation and community support

Westfield City Council approves data center moratorium

WESTFIELD — Days after the council voted unanimously in favor of a 12-month moratorium on data centers in the city, the body officially confirmed that stance in a second and final vote during a special meeting on July 6.

Gulluni presents funds to addiction recovery programs

SPRINGFIELD — Standing on the lawn of Michael’s House, a sober living home in Springfield, Hampden County District Attorney Anthony Gulluni handed checks out to the leaders of organizations that address the needs of people in addiction recovery.

Northampton Tenants Union, 126 King St. tenants call for good faith negotiations

NORTHAMPTON — After experiencing rent increases and maintenance concerns, tenants at 126 King St. stood outside the Hampshire Property Management building to demand that their landlord and property managers negotiate in good faith.

Sarah Heinonen

IOCC teaches youth wide range of leadership skills in summer program

SPRINGFIELD — Nearly 20 children and teens, ranging in age from elementary school to high school, gathered at the Indian Orchard Citizen’s Council to listen to the day’s guest speaker, Ayanna Crawford.

Tyler Garnet

Paws Finding Peace donates pet oxygen mask kits to Blandford Fire Department

CHICOPEE — Pets in Blanford will soon get the treatment they need during major emergencies thanks to a recent local partnership.

Sarah Heinonen

Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival brings crowds to Court Square

SPRINGFIELD — Court Square was packed on July 10 for the kickoff of the Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival.

Tyler Garnet

Exchange Street property to become Chicopee Public Schools’ administrative offices

CHICOPEE — The city of Chicopee announced the newly purchased and former Westfield Bank buildings located at 219 and 225–233 Exchange St. will serve as the new administrative offices for Chicopee Public Schools.

Sarah Heinonen

Legal injunction sought against courthouse site, citing ‘impropriety’

The Roderick L. Ireland Courthouse currently sits on State Street in Springfield's downtown. A...

Peter Tuohy

Future Building Use Task Force requests public feedback on uses for three Longmeadow buildings

LONGMEADOW — Longmeadow’s Future Building Use Task Force is getting the public involved in three community forums across the next few months to get opinions on how the town should move forward with uses for the Community House, Old Town Hall and Town Hall.

Purchase order policy discussed by Southwick Select Board

By Cliff Clark | Jul 16, 2026

Easthampton resident writes book in honor of late son

By Trent Levakis | Jul 16, 2026

EASTHAMPTON — The loss of his son from a chronic illness inspired an Easthampton man to find the beauty in the pain and put it into writing.

WHS grad awarded $10K scholarship in shoe design competition

By Amy Porter | Jul 16, 2026

Brew at The Zoo blends craft beer, conservation and community support

By Tina Lesniak | Jul 16, 2026

Jack and Eva are a pair of bald eagles currently cared for at The Zoo in Forest Park.Reminder Publishing file photo SPRINGFIELD — For one afternoon each summer, The Zoo in Forest Park trades children’s laughter for the clink of tasting glasses as hundreds of adults...

Westfield City Council approves data center moratorium

By Amy Porter | Jul 16, 2026

Purchase order policy discussed by Southwick Select Board

By Cliff Clark | Jul 16, 2026

Easthampton resident writes book in honor of late son

By Trent Levakis | Jul 16, 2026

EASTHAMPTON — The loss of his son from a chronic illness inspired an Easthampton man to find the beauty in the pain and put it into writing.

WHS grad awarded $10K scholarship in shoe design competition

By Amy Porter | Jul 16, 2026

Brew at The Zoo blends craft beer, conservation and community support

By Tina Lesniak | Jul 16, 2026

Westfield City Council approves data center moratorium

By Amy Porter | Jul 16, 2026

Gulluni presents funds to addiction recovery programs

By Sarah Heinonen | Jul 16, 2026

South Hadley School Committee advocates for a September tax override vote

Wilbraham police officer searching for donor after kidney disease diagnosis

Longmeadow Middle School updates provided with early construction in motion

Two Weeks Notice Brewing Co. announces closure of taproom

Chicopee to consider quarterly real estate tax billing

Trent Levakis

Academy of Music, Play Incubation Collective, collaborate on new program for queer youth

NORTHAMPTON — The Academy of Music and the Play Incubation Collective are making a call to the area’s queer youth for a new theater opportunity.

Sarah Heinonen

Rachel’s Table celebrates truck to help with gleaning program

SPRINGFIELD — Rachel’s Table, a food insecurity organization in the greater Springfield area, officially celebrated the acquisition of a new truck, dubbed the “Glean Machine,” with a ribbon cutting on June 7.

Sarah Heinonen

City announces $2.6 million to stabilize Old First Church exterior

SPRINGFIELD — Old First Church, one of Springfield’s oldest and most recognizable buildings, will receive some much-needed work to stabilize the exterior of the building.

Peter Tuohy

East Longmeadow Planning Board approves Firestone project

EAST LONGMEADOW — The Firestone Complete Auto Care construction project at 546 North Main St. is moving ahead after approval by the East Longmeadow Planning Board on July 7.

Trent Levakis

Glasgow Lands Festival to celebrate the spirit of Scotland in 31st year

NORTHAMPTON — The spirit of Scotland will once again take over Look Park for the 31st annual Glasgow Lands Scottish Festival on Saturday, July 18.

Cliff Clark

Company looks to build solar field on College Highway in Southwick

SOUTHWICK — Town officials recently met with representatives of an energy company that has plans to build a solar field on property that fronts College Highway and Nicholson Hill Road.

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Glasgow Lands Festival to celebrate the spirit of Scotland in 31st year

NORTHAMPTON — The spirit of Scotland will once again take over Look Park for the 31st annual Glasgow Lands Scottish Festival on Saturday, July 18.

Sarah Heinonen

Panel discussion to follow autobiographical play about clergy abuse

NORTHAMPTON — This July, Easthampton resident Jay Sefton will stage a production of his one-person show “Unreconciled” at the Academy of Music in Northampton.

Trent Levakis

Thunder in the Valley returns with fireworks, music festival

EASTHAMPTON — In celebration of the Fourth of July and the 250th anniversary of America, the Thunder in the Valley concert and fireworks festival returns to Easthampton to provide the community with its biggest celebration yet.

Peter Tuohy

‘La Casita Experience’ to transform MassMutual Center

SPRINGFIELD — The MassMutual Center will soon host one big celebration of community, blending music and dance, live performances, DJ sets and interactive visuals to represent the high energy nightlife experience rooted in Puerto Rican culture.

Trent Levakis

Paradise City Arts Festival returns for 31st year later this month

NORTHAMPTON — The nation’s premier destination for lovers of the handmade and high-end is once again gracing the region over Memorial Day weekend.

Trent Levakis

New theater group introduces itself with first production

EASTHAMPTON — In an effort to bring fresh, queer and gender diverse stories to the local theater scene, a new theater group, Why’s It Gotta Be?, has formed here in Western Massachusetts.

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