Breakfast with Santa back at WSU
WESTFIELD — The eggs, home fries and carved ham may be enough to draw parents to Westfield State University on Dec. 7, but the children will be there to see the guest of honor — Santa Claus.
Big Y bag purchases to benefit Our Community Food Pantry
SOUTHWICK — With the holiday season in full swing, Our Community Food Pantry has been chosen by the Big Y in town to receive a portion of the sales of its reusable bags through the end of November.
Volunteers, donations keep Toy for Joy going in 102nd year
The Christmas spirit and the generosity of those who embrace it come in many manners and sizes.
Hampden residents defeat Senior Center issue at Town Meeting
HAMPDEN — A capacity audience at the Hampden Town Meeting on Oct. 13 rejected for a third time an effort to put on the next ballot a question approving a Proposition 2 1/2 override to borrow money to pay for renovations and expansion of the town’s Senior Center.
Wilbraham tax rate decreases, Select Board considers HERO Act
WILBRAHAM — Historically, Wilbraham has used a single tax rate, with all property owners paying the same amount per $1,000 of property value. On Nov. 4, the Select Board chose to continue the practice for fiscal year 2026.
East Longmeadow Town Council swaps free cash for ARPA funding to buy 382 N. Main St.
EAST LONGMEADOW — The Town Council voted Nov. 12 to change the funding sources for the acquisition of 382 N. Main St., the future home of East Longmeadow’s Town Hall.