Chicopee police chief set to retire
CHICOPEE — Chicopee Police Chief Patrick Major announced that he will retire on Jan. 5 after three-plus years of serving in the position.
Catie’s Closet opens new space in Peck Middle School
HOLYOKE – Catie’s Closet, in partnership with Holyoke Public Schools, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Dec. 17 to celebrate the grand opening of a brand-new, in-school closet at William R. Peck Middle School.
Officials, activists rally with city’s Somali community
SPRINGFIELD — “No more. We will not stand for injustices.” Those were the words of state Sen. Adam Gomez on Dec. 9 as he, his fellow legislators, educators, activists and community members gathered to stand in solidarity with the Somali Bantu community after President Donald Trump described them as “garbage.”
Senior Center creates festive experience with ‘Snowflake Spectacular’
AGAWAM — It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the Agawam Senior Center, where scores of people were treated to the sights, sounds and experiences of the second annual Snowflake Spectacular.
Historical Association to celebrate nation’s 250th all year long
AGAWAM — The Agawam Historical Association is gearing up for a year of celebrations and programs to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States’ founding.
Heartbeat of New Orleans music comes to Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — An all-star ensemble of musicians are coming to Springfield with the “Take Me to the River: New Orleans” concert at HOPE Center for the Arts on Jan. 9 at 7 p.m. The concert is inspired by the 2022 documentary of the same name, which will be shown for free on Jan. 3 at 4 p.m.