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Former Powder Mill School principal named superintendent

Jun 29, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Southwick

Former Powder Mill School principal named superintendent

SOUTHWICK — Erin Fahey-Carrier, the regional school district’s current director of curriculum and former Powder Mill School principal, has been chosen by the School Committee to become the new superintendent.

Cliff Clark

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State to reimburse Westfield, Southwick for snow, ice removal

Jun 29, 2026 | Local News, Southwick, Westfield

State to reimburse Westfield, Southwick for snow, ice removal

WESTFIELD — Because many of the commonwealth’s municipalities incurred some of the largest cost ever to remove ice and snow from their roads, Westfield and Southwick were included in an $80 million allocation included in the state’s fiscal year 2027 budget to offset the cost.

Chris Maza

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Arts in the Park concert series set to return this summer

Jun 29, 2026 | Easthampton, Hampshire County, Local News

Arts in the Park concert series set to return this summer

EASTHAMPTON — The Arts in the Park Summer Concert Series will return Friday, July 10, with more summer evenings where the community can gather, enjoy the weather and take in a variety of music from local performers.

Trent Levakis

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Former Powder Mill School principal named superintendent

State to reimburse Westfield, Southwick for snow, ice removal

Arts in the Park concert series set to return this summer

Westfield council supports moratorium to halt new data centers

WESTFIELD — One hundred residents jammed City Council chambers on June 18 for the public hearing and City Council vote on whether to impose a temporary one-year moratorium on data centers in the city, which passed unanimously following the hearing.

Holyoke City Council voted to support rent stabliziation before SJC struck ballot question

HOLYOKE — As many residents express their struggles with rising costs and increasing rent, the Holyoke City Council approved a non-binding resolution during its June 16 meeting that supports rent stabilization to protect tenants and neighborhoods.

Easthampton to hold recount of override vote on July 2

EASTHAMPTON — The story of Easthampton’s fiscal year 2027 budget season is still not fully told yet.

DA, police ‘crack down’ on ‘illegal activities’

SPRINGFIELD — Hampden County District Attorney Anthony Gulluni was joined by Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno and local and state police to announce that law enforcement had undertaken a multi-agency initiative to arrest and otherwise stop people who are threatening the city’s safety and quality of life.

Enfield gears up for biggest Fourth of July celebration yet

ENFIELD — The Enfield Fourth of July Town Celebration is preparing to welcome thousands of residents and visitors for another year of family-friendly festivities, with organizers promising a mix of beloved traditions and special events marking a historic milestone.

Eastern States Exposition presents 2026 donation to West Springfield

WEST SPRINGFIELD — The Eastern States Exposition has continued its 32-year relationship with the town of West Springfield by presenting a check for $351,742 to the Eastern States Exposition-West Springfield Trust, providing assistance to a number of local businesses and organizations each year.

School Committee reorganizes, meets Gillen ahead of principal start

LONGMEADOW — Longmeadow Public Schools has officially shut the doors, and the School Committee has completed its final meeting for the 2025-2026 school year, welcoming the summer with new committee and district roles.

Peter Tuohy

Rick’s Place opens expanded Wilbraham facility

WILBRAHAM — Rick’s Place in Wilbraham has officially cut the ribbon on its new and expanded location at 35 Post Office Park, Suite 3501D, ensuring that even more of its participants will have an open door to mental health and grief support when it’s needed.

Tyler Garnet

Rumbleseat scores extended hours for World Cup

CHICOPEE — As the World Cup attracts countless viewers this summer, Rumbleseat Bar & Grille just took advantage of Gov. Maura Healey’s bill that allows bars and restaurants to extend their hours over the next couple of months.

Trent Levakis

Dog Park construction to begin this fall after council approves CPA funding

EASTHAMPTON — The future Easthampton Dog Park will officially begin construction this fall after the City Council approved $135,000 in CPA funding for the project at its June 17 meeting.

Ryan Feyre and Trent Levakis

Northampton Coca Cola plant to close in December, 175 layoffs expected

NORTHAMPTON — The Coca-Cola plant on Industrial Drive in Northampton will officially close on Dec. 15, marking the end of an era where the company delayed its departure multiple times over the last couple of years.

Peter Tuohy

East Longmeadow Town Council approves donation matches to complete Veterans Memorial funding

EAST LONGMEADOW — The East Longmeadow Town Council unanimously approved to match up to $100,000 in donations made to the Veterans Memorial Committee until October in a push to complete the Veterans Memorial.

Trent Levakis

Human Scale Art Space nonprofit finds permanent home for exhibitions, workshops

NORTHAMPTON — A local community art organization using multiple ways to emphasize visual arts through workshops and exhibitions has found its new home.

Westfield council supports moratorium to halt new data centers

By Amy Porter | Jun 29, 2026

Holyoke City Council voted to support rent stabliziation before SJC struck ballot question

By Tyler Garnet | Jun 29, 2026

Easthampton to hold recount of override vote on July 2

By Ryan Feyre | Jun 29, 2026

EASTHAMPTON — The story of Easthampton’s fiscal year 2027 budget season is still not fully told yet.

DA, police ‘crack down’ on ‘illegal activities’

By Sarah Heinonen | Jun 26, 2026

Enfield gears up for biggest Fourth of July celebration yet

By Tina Lesniak | Jun 26, 2026

Westfield council supports moratorium to halt new data centers

By Amy Porter | Jun 29, 2026

Holyoke City Council voted to support rent stabliziation before SJC struck ballot question

By Tyler Garnet | Jun 29, 2026

Easthampton to hold recount of override vote on July 2

By Ryan Feyre | Jun 29, 2026

EASTHAMPTON — The story of Easthampton’s fiscal year 2027 budget season is still not fully told yet.

DA, police ‘crack down’ on ‘illegal activities’

By Sarah Heinonen | Jun 26, 2026

Enfield gears up for biggest Fourth of July celebration yet

By Tina Lesniak | Jun 26, 2026

Eastern States Exposition presents 2026 donation to West Springfield

By Peter Tuohy | Jun 26, 2026

East Longmeadow elementary school principals present end-of-year data

Hurst alleges city clerk involved in potential corruption

Agawam students collect donations, tour CHD Cancer House of Hope

Hello Summer: Western Mass. concert schedule

Kingston named East Longmeadow parade marshal

Debbie Gardner

East Longmeadow’s time capsules to reveal yesterday, capture today

EAST LONGMEADOW — What would you want people in 2076 to know about life in East Longmeadow today?

Tyler Garnet

Holyoke City Council approves FY27 budget with minor cuts

HOLYOKE — The City Council passed a budget of approximately $213 million for fiscal year 2027, an increase of $8.97 million, or 4.4%, over FY26.

Tyler Garnet

HTA claims teacher was let go as retaliation for union involvement

HOLYOKE — Members of the Holyoke Teachers Association and other educators gathered outside the School Committee meeting on June 22 to protest what they say was the retaliatory nonrenewal of Bob Williams contract, alleging the decision was intended to target master teachers for their union activity.

Tyler Garnet

South Hadley Selectboard provides tax override updates during public feedback session

SOUTH HADLEY — While the town mulls over the possibility of hosting another tax override vote on Sept. 1, the Selectboard hosted a public input session during its regular meeting on June 16 to hear people’s feedback about this possibility.

Trent Levakis

Kimble appointed as new Northampton Housing Authority director

NORTHAMPTON — Northampton Housing Authority acting Executive Director Sharon Kimble has been named to the role permanently after the authority’s Board of Commissioners voted to appoint her during its June 11 meeting.

Chris Maza

Wilbraham improvement projects will produce summer traffic impacts

WILBRAHAM — The town of Wilbraham is advising residents to expect and plan for “major traffic impacts” this summer due to intersection and sidewalk improvement projects at the Springfield Street and Stony Hill Road intersection.

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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.

Ryan Feyre

Scoreboard oozes traditional sports bar feel at every corner

AGAWAM — No matter the season, an avid sports fan such as myself usually spends my weekends on the lookout for the perfect spot to watch the game.

Dennis Hackett

The Best Damn Sandwich: BBQ panini from Krave in East Longmeadow

EAST LONGMEADOW — Having worked exclusively in East Longmeadow over the past year, I have come to appreciate the town’s many lunch stops. I am happy to report that another excellent spot recently opened its doors.

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