AgCom stays active with prep work for community garden
SOUTHWICK — Although the bloom is off the Southwick community garden, its caretakers haven’t gone dormant.
6 Brick’s donation benefits Patton Alliance for Veterans
SPRINGFIELD — On Jan. 17, 6 Brick’s cannabis dispensary donated $2,000 to support programs that assist veterans through the Patton Alliance for Veterans, a nonprofit organized by the descendants of famed WWI and WWII General George S. Patton Sr. and General George S. Patton Jr.
Sarno names Akers as new Springfield police superintendent
SPRINGFIELD — People attending the annual observation of Dr. Martin Luther King Day received a surprise announcement from Mayor Domenic Sarno that Deputy Chief Larry Akers will be the next police superintendent for the city.
Springfield City Council’s citizens working group advocates for more tourism, entertainment
SPRINGFIELD — City Councilor Sean Curran, the chair of the council’s Working Group on Creative Economy and Tourism, is hoping Chief Development Officer Tim Sheehan will address the suggestions the group has made.
Aviation community mourns Barnes instructor, entrepreneur
WESTFIELD — Members of the Westfield aviation community described the late Fredrika Ballard as an inspiration, a high achiever, and a passionate advocate for aviation.
ELEEF to host annual gala fundraiser for ELPS education grants
EAST LONGMEADOW — Are you ready to eat, drink and dance the night away while raising money to help educate East Longmeadow students?