Chicopee celebrates Black history month with flag raising ceremony
CHICOPEE — Mayor John Vieau welcomed the public to celebrate the impact and contributions of Chicopee’s Black community during a Feb. 2 flag raising ceremony. The event included multiple guest speakers and representation from the local and state...Chicopee City Council OKs funds for central library building revitalization
CHICOPEE — The City Council approved funding for the reuse of the former central library building during a special meeting on Jan. 30.The City Council agreed to increase the bond authorization of this project by $1.75 million, use $2.1 million from the...Sen. Velis reflects on 2023, focuses on future
HOLYOKE — State Sen. John Velis joined Holyoke Media for an end of year discussion to reflect on 2023 and the work to come in the new year.
Friends of the Ludlow Senior Center launch scholarships for high school seniors
LUDLOW — The Friends of the Ludlow Senior Center have a new scholarship program for graduating high school seniors that reside in Ludlow. They are offering two $2,000 awards for students going on to a four-year school and one $1,000 award to a student going on to a two-year school.
Event to share legacy of philanthropist behind Mason Square
SPRINGFIELD — The name Mason is woven into the fabric of Springfield, but Regine Jackson of the Pan African Historical Museum USA said most people do not know the history of the man behind the name.