Senior joins Agawam School Committee as voice for students
AGAWAM — When the School Committee met for the first time this school year on Sept. 9, there was a new face at the table.
Fairgoers enjoy all things Big E on its opening day
WEST SPRINGFIELD — On Sept. 12, the Big E once again opened its gates for another season. As always, hundreds of thousands of people are expected to walk the Eastern States Exposition fairgrounds. This year’s fair runs from Sept. 12 until Sept. 28.
Agawam reflects, remembers September 11
AGAWAM — Mayor Christopher Johnson said he remembers Sept. 11, 2001 vividly. He was teaching three or four classes at Western New England University that day, but instead of talking about anything in the curriculum, he decided to discuss with his students what had happened earlier that morning.
HCC 24-hour theater festival returns Sept. 20
HOLYOKE — The annual Phillips Festival will be returning for its eighth year on Saturday, Sept. 20, starting at 7:30 p.m.
Meet the Wilbraham Public Library’s new director: Melissa Harter
There is a new face at the Wilbraham Public Library. Melissa Harter began her tenure as the library’s director on Aug. 25, taking the reins from retiring director Karen Ball.