by Mike Lydick | Sep 25, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Ludlow, More Articles, West Springfield, Westfield
WESTFIELD — As the son of a veteran, Bruce Marshall supports missions of local veteran organizations, especially those that help veterans in need. That’s why he wrapped up the 2024 season of his “Cruisin’ with Bruce Marshall” car show at Hampton Ponds Plaza by presenting three local veterans groups with a donation.
by Amy Porter | Sep 25, 2024 | Hampden County, Hampshire Hilltowns, Local Headlines, Local News, Westfield
WESTFIELD — Republican state Rep. Kelly Pease and his opponent, Democratic candidate Bridget Matthews-Kane, are both focusing on community needs in their campaigns. They define those needs differently, however. Pease, who has occupied the 4th Hampden District seat...
by Miasha Lee | Sep 25, 2024 | Hampden County, Hilltowns, Local News, Southwick, Westfield
For the second year in a row, the Pioneer Valley History Network will sponsor a “History on the Go” day of open houses in the Westfield area, on Saturday, Oct. 5. The local event, dubbed the Tri-Town History Trail, will highlight local industrial history with stops in...
by Cliff Clark | Sep 25, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Photo Slider, Southwick
SOUTHWICK — Nearly 100 clients of the town’s Senior Center enjoyed a barbecue lunch and live music during the center’s annual get-together on Sept. 19 at Whalley Park. “Everyone seemed to have a great time,” said Lisa Anderson, the newly appointed director of the Senior Center.
by Cliff Clark | Sep 25, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Southwick
SOUTHWICK — Lisa Anderson, the sexton of the town’s Old and New cemeteries, is looking for donors to ensure the graves of every veteran buried in the cemeteries will be adorned with a wreath during this winter’s holidays. “It’s a way for a family, or anyone, to say to...
by Amy Porter | Sep 25, 2024 | Hilltowns, Local News, More Articles
HUNTINGTON — Since the spring, the Huntington Food Pantry has been reaching out to the communities that it serves for support, something that it has not often done in its decades-long service of providing food to families in more than a dozen area Hilltowns.
