Westfield hires Balik as city’s new conservation agent
WESTFIELD — At the Dec. 18 City Council meeting, Conservation Commission chair Joseph Giffune introduced Nicholas Balik as the new conservation agent for Westfield.
Melha Shriners present ‘Comfort Kits’ to Chicopee first responders
CHICOPEE — The Melha Shriners along with area Masons presented a special donation to Chicopee First Responders on Dec. 17 at Chicopee Fire Department Station #3 located at 96 Cabot St.
Heartbeat Theater aims to bring intimate performances to valley
EASTHAMPTON — Heartbeat Theater, a new theater company established by a group of passionate area stage actors and crew is debuting its inaugural production to kick off the new year as they will present “Proof,” opening on Jan. 16 in The Blue Room at CitySpace.
East Longmeadow hoopsters visit seniors, donate to food pantry
EAST LONGMEADOW — Players and coaches from the East Longmeadow High School basketball spread some holiday cheer at the Pleasant View Senior Center on Dec. 29.
Springfield Crossing ‘open for business’ at former mall site
SPRINGFIELD — The Dec. 15 ribbon cutting at Springfield Crossing shopping plaza on the former site of the Eastfield Mall, was an emotional one for many of the lawmakers and developers at the event.
Cuts likely to worsen police struggle to provide resources
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield is among hundreds of cities around the country struggling with the issue of homelessness.