New restaurants, auto dealer receive licenses from Ludlow
LUDLOW — Several new businesses came to the Board of Selectmen for licenses on Aug. 6.
Ludlow to use casino mitigation to market itself, buy emergency equip
LUDLOW — As one of the municipalities immediately surrounding Springfield, Ludlow is one of 11 communities that is eligible for grant funding to offset the impact of the nearby MGM Springfield casino. For fiscal year 2025, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission awarded the town $244,900 for improvements and mitigation.
Hundreds welcome Kamala Harris to Pittsfield for fundraiser
PITTSFIELD — As a city with fewer than 44,000 residents, located in the reliably blue state of Massachusetts, Pittsfield does not normally draw presidential candidates. On July 27, however, the city was abuzz with anticipation over the presence of Vice President and presumptive Democratic nominee Kamala Harris.
Sheriff’s Shuffle 5k/walk to benefit YWCA domestic violence programs
SPRINGFIELD — Each year, the Hampden County Sheriff’s Department hosts a charity 5K/walk to benefit a local organization that helps the community. This year the race will benefit domestic violence prevention and support efforts from the YWCA of Western Massachusetts, a cause that is personal to Sheriff Nick Cocchi.
Casino grant to fund garage, green space, police equipment in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — The Massachusetts Gaming Commission recently announced it had awarded Springfield $2.86 million for improvements for fiscal year 2025 through its Community Mitigation Fund.