Annual cancer walk to benefit survivor charity
WEST SPRINGFIELD — The paws will hit the pavement to support cancer survivors on Aug. 22 as the nonprofit Each Moment We’re Alive hosts its sixth annual Canines Against Cancer at the Morgan Road Pavilion in West Springfield.
Somers Little League makes history
The Somers Little League Junior All Stars team etched their names in local history this summer, claiming their first-ever state championship and making a strong showing at the East Region tournament in Pennsylvania. For Assistant Coach Ryan White and the entire Somers community, the win was more than a milestone — it was the result of years of hard work, perseverance, and deep-rooted camaraderie.
Fire, police get nearly $300k for equipment, training
LONGMEADOW — Longmeadow was recently awarded a $292,800 grant from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission’s Community Mitigation Fund. The fund was created to offset the impact of MGM Springfield on surrounding communities’ roads, services and economies. This grant will...Longmeadow native seeks funding for film to spark social change
LONGMEADOW — Longmeadow native Jonah Barresi left Western Massachusetts to pursue his passion for filmmaking and social activism. Partnering with other writers and activists, Barresi is set to turn a screenplay about class, identity and the power of community into a short film. However, just as the characters in the movie must tackle obstacles to realize their dreams, Barresi and his collaborators need to overcome a funding hurdle to turn their screenplay into a fully realized musical film.
Hampden volunteers join Parks & Rec to refurbish gazebo at TWB
HAMPDEN — The gazebo on the lawn in front of the former Thornton W. Burgess School may seem like a small amenity in Hampden, but it has gotten a new life thanks to the Parks & Recreation Department and some volunteers.