SPRINGFIELD — The holidays are a time of joy but can also be stressful for families who are experiencing financial difficulties. Each year, the Indian Orchard Citizens Council hosts a toy drive to help families give their children some holiday magic.
SPRINGFIELD — As the freezing temperatures of winter in New England continue, Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno joined at least 24 of his counterparts from communities across the country in urging the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development not to cut previously-approved grants for people experiencing homelessness.
WILBRAHAM — Despite strong winds and rain, The Magnolia Agency cut the ribbon to officially open their new location at 95 Office Park on Dec. 19.
WILBRAHAM — The next steps in the renovation of Wilbraham’s Lakeside Inn were revealed by John and Joe Sullivan on Dec. 23 with the announcement of a partnership with Lock & Key Realty, represented by Marc Murphy, Jordan Healy and Michael Rodgers.
LONGMEADOW — Families gathered in the Longmeadow Town Green on Dec. 18, where Lubavitcher Yeshiva Academy Rabbi Noach Kosofsky lit the menorah for the fifth night of Hanukkah.
WILBRAHAM — Educators in the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District spoke out for a resolution in the contract negotiations between the Hampden Wilbraham Education Association and the School Committee in its meeting on Dec. 18.