by Sarah Heinonen | May 8, 2025 | Hampden County, Local News, Longmeadow, Photo Slider
LONGMEADOW — Dressed in a lab coat and sporting wild white hair, Canadian arborist and educator “Professor Elwood Pricklethorn” entertained fourth graders at Blueberry Hill School while helping them grow their knowledge and love of trees.
by Ryan Feyre | May 8, 2025 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield, Westfield
A new report from the Anti-Defamation League shows that Massachusetts recorded 438 antisemitic incidents in 2024, the fifth most in the United States and the most in New England by far.
by Mike Lydick | May 8, 2025 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local Headlines, Local News
AGAWAM — The School Committee adopted a new $53.5 million budget for Agawam schools without any discussion or without any public comment following an open hearing on April 29.
by Tyler Garnet | May 1, 2025 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News, Photo Slider
HOLYOKE — The Greater Holyoke Chamber recently hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to welcome Urban Co-Works, the city’s newest coworking space provider, to the Holyoke business community at 98 Westfield Rd.
by Tyler Garnet | May 1, 2025 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News, More Local Headlines
HOLYOKE — After 29 years at 850 High St., MassHire Holyoke announced they are relocating to a new office at the STEAM Building, 208 Race St., effective March 31.
by Tyler Garnet | May 1, 2025 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
CHICOPEE — During the April 16 School Committee meeting, Transportation Director Shelley Dellaquila and Maintenance Director Scott Chapdelaine provided updates that will benefit student safety.