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Springfield council approves reading of dirt bike ordinance changes

SPRINGFIELD — Whether it is complaints about the noise, reckless nature of the drivers or groups of them clogging roads, city officials and residents have increasingly said dirt bikes have become a nuisance on Springfield streets.

Local author releases ninth book, ‘The Amazing Gordon Brothers’

SPRINGFIELD — For his entire life, G. Michael Dobbs has had a love affair with movies.

Szot Park receives federal grant to assist with master plan improvements

CHICOPEE — Improvements to Szot Park will begin soon after the City Council approved a $1 million grant and bond authorization at its Oct. 20 meeting.

JB’s Ice Cream Factory looks back on 40 years of memories

EAST LONGMEADOW — East Longmeadow’s JB’s Ice Cream Factory is looking back on its history in town after 40 years of churning, scooping and serving authentic hard ice cream.

NCMC reflects on 40 years, prepares for fundraiser gala

NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton Community Music Center was founded 40 years ago in response to challenges far greater than anyone could have imagined.

Officials announce $130M for West-East Rail, construction starts 2027

SPRINGFIELD — Passenger rail connecting Boston to Albany is a little closer to fruition. Gov. Maura Healey and U.S. Rep. Richard Neal were joined by key officials in the governor’s administration, U.S. Sen. Ed Markey’s office and the entire Western Massachusetts legislative delegation to announce $130 million to begin construction on West-East Rail in Springfield.

Longmeadow MCAS results see decline, still exceed state averages

LONGMEADOW — While Longmeadow students outperformed their peers in the state on the MCAS, stagnant and declining scores have school officials taking a deeper look at where the district can improve.

Chicopee Chamber spotlights manufacturing sector during ‘Made in Chicopee Tour’

CHICOPEE — The Greater Chicopee Chamber of Commerce hosted its third annual “Made in Chicopee Tour” on Oct. 16 to spotlight the city’s manufacturing and industrial sectors.

Chicopee Boys and Girls Club Cruiser to bring the organization on the go

CHICOPEE — The Boys & Girls Club of Chicopee unveiled a new club cruiser to bring fun activities to kids who can’t attend events at its 580 Meadow St. facility.

AHS community wing nears ‘substantial completion’

AGAWAM — The community wing of the new high school is on schedule to reach “substantial completion” in December according to Mayor Christopher Johnson in his recent report to the School Committee on the progress of the project.

Officials announce $130M for West-East Rail, construction starts 2027

SPRINGFIELD — Passenger rail connecting Boston to Albany is a little closer to fruition. Gov. Maura Healey and U.S. Rep. Richard Neal were joined by key officials in the governor’s administration, U.S. Sen. Ed Markey’s office and the entire Western Massachusetts legislative delegation to announce $130 million to begin construction on West-East Rail in Springfield.

Officials announce $130M for West-East Rail, construction starts 2027

SPRINGFIELD — Passenger rail connecting Boston to Albany is a little closer to fruition. Gov. Maura Healey and U.S. Rep. Richard Neal were joined by key officials in the governor’s administration, U.S. Sen. Ed Markey’s office and the entire Western Massachusetts legislative delegation to announce $130 million to begin construction on West-East Rail in Springfield.

So That Reminds Me: Oliveria returns for more hot button discussions

State Sen. Jake Oliveira made a return visit to Reminder Publishing’s bi-weekly podcast, “So That Reminds Me,” on Oct. 14. And during this visit, he was up for lively discussions on myriad topics, including the new Springfield courthouse, state funding reforms to better support communities, the Quabbin water use issue and much more.

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