by Tyler Garnet | Mar 19, 2024 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
CHICOPEE — The Planning Board approved a zone change from Residential B to Business A for approximately 51,800 square feet to allow for a first floor restaurant with residential uses on the upper floors at 22 Grove Ave. and 0 Grove St. This zone change will also...
by Tyler Garnet | Mar 19, 2024 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
CHICOPEE — Ever since it was announced in 2019, Chicopee Electric Light has been rolling out its high-speed, demand-driven, municipal broadband solution. “We responded to a public request for a competitive internet offering that would also be affordable and state of...
by Tyler Lederer | Mar 14, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Westfield
WESTFIELD — Sometimes, Madison Curbelo has to rewatch the recording of her “The Voice” audition, because she still can’t believe what happened. Not only did she advance to the next round, she received chair turns from all four judges. “I was honestly shocked,” said...
by Tyler Lederer | Mar 14, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, West Springfield
WEST SPRINGFIELD — When it comes to locations for a new police station, “Everything is on the table,” said Town Councilor Anthony DiStefano, chair of the new Police Station Siting Committee. The committee was formed in February as a response to the town’s difficulties...
by Tyler Lederer | Mar 14, 2024 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local News
AGAWAM — The Agawam City Council approved two resolutions related to the high school building project, officially setting the stage for the June 11 special election that will decide if it moves forward or not. The first resolution appropriates and authorizes the...
by Cliff Clark | Mar 14, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Westfield
WESTFIELD — Arriving alongside a new squadron of fighter jets at Barnes Air National Guard Base are questions about noise and pollution. North Side resident Rose Kim, commenting on the current noise level at the airport, said it has affected the quality of life for...
