by Tyler Lederer | Apr 10, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Westfield
A “Massachusetts Medal of Honor Highway” sign placed at the Westfield-Russell border in September 2023. Another sign was recently placed at the border with West Springfield. Reminder Publishing photo by Tyler Lederer WESTFIELD — Two signs designating Route 20 as the...
by Tyler Lederer | Apr 10, 2024 | Hampden County, Hilltowns, Local News, Southwick, Westfield
RUSSELL — State legislators, recovery coaches, doctors and people with experiences of substance use disorder gathered at Russell Town Hall on April 1 for about three hours to discuss opioid overdoses in rural Massachusetts communities. State Sen. John Velis...
by Tyler Lederer | Apr 10, 2024 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local News
AGAWAM — Supporters of the hotel proposed for Agawam’s Main Street said at a City Council public hearing that the town needs a place for visitors to stay, and should welcome the economic growth.
by Michael Ballway | Apr 10, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, West Springfield
WEST SPRINGFIELD — For three Town Council members considering plans to build a new elementary school, the question was “why rush,” especially as the planning process will take years. But for a majority of the Town Council, the response was: Why wait longer than...
by Hope Murray Tremblay | Apr 10, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Westfield
Westfield artist Dawn Allen stand with one of her creations holding Beth, the feline companion who inspired it. Reminder Publishing submitted photo WESTFIELD — City resident Dawn Allen has always been creative, and she has always loved animals. She combined these two...
by Cliff Clark | Apr 10, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Southwick
SOUTHWICK — Select Board members on April 1 chose Lt. Rhett Bannish to replace Southwick Police Chief Robert Landis, who is retiring at the end of June. Bannish was chosen after he and Detective Sgt. Tom Krutka spent nearly two hours answering a series of questions...
