by Sarah Heinonen | Mar 19, 2025 | Hampden County, Local News, Longmeadow, Photo Slider
LONGMEADOW — In the auditorium of the Springfield Jewish Community Center in Longmeadow, state legislators, invited speakers and members of the local Jewish community gathered for a hearing by the state’s Special Commission on Combating Antisemitism.
by Debbie Gardner | Mar 19, 2025 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News
HOLYOKE — It started the way so many great things have begun. With an idea, and some willing hands.
by Cliff Clark | Mar 18, 2025 | Local News, Southwick
SOUTHWICK — Being recognized as this year’s recipient of the Pioneer Valley Excellence in Teaching Award for the Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District, Advance Placement English teacher Matthew Sterlein understands the honor is about more than just teaching.
by Cliff Clark | Mar 18, 2025 | Hampden County, Local News, More Local Headlines, Southwick
SOUTHWICK — The Planning Board’s decision to approve the site plan and special permit for the Pioneer Valley Trading Co. Tuesday was the culmination of a nearly two-year process to allow two recreational marijuana retailers to open in town.
by Amy Porter | Mar 18, 2025 | Hampden County, Local News, More Articles, Westfield
WESTFIELD — Twenty-four students, some individually and some in teams, showcased their talents at the Region 1 Science Fair on March 7 at Western New England University.
by Trent Levakis | Mar 18, 2025 | Hampden County, Local News, Photo Slider, Westfield
WESTFIELD — Pearl Degray, Westfield’s oldest resident, celebrated her 103rd birthday on March 12 and told Reminder Publishing her secret to the long life she’s living.