by Tyler Lederer | Jul 9, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Photo Slider, West Springfield
WEST SPRINGFIELD — After four and a half years as police chief and 28 years on the force, Paul Connor has retired. In his place, Mayor William Reichelt last month appointed former detective Capt. Jay Gearing.
by Staasi Heropoulos | Jul 9, 2024 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local News, More Articles
AGAWAM — With six courts open at Borgatti Field, the founding fathers of pickleball in Agawam are looking back with pride on what they’ve accomplished. This summer is the first season of play on the two newest courts, but the park on River Road has long been a...
by Mike Lydick | Jul 9, 2024 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local News, Photo Slider, West Springfield
Three Agawam and West Springfield high school students recently had a unique opportunity to spread the word among their peers about potential jobs in the area while also working to educate the business community about what young adults need from them.
by Ryan Feyre | Jul 9, 2024 | Hampshire County, Local News, Northampton, Photo Slider
NORTHAMPTON — After several months of debate, the fiscal year 2025 budget season reached a conclusion on July 2 when the City Council approved additional appropriations to Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra’s FY25 school budget.
by Ryan Feyre | Jul 9, 2024 | Hampshire County, Local News, More Local Headlines, Northampton
NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton City Council unanimously approved nine Community Preservation Act funding requests totaling over $1.4 million during its June 20 regular meeting.
by Ryan Feyre | Jul 9, 2024 | Hampshire County, Local News, More Articles, Northampton
NORTHAMPTON — After much conversation during its June 13 meeting, the Northampton Planning Board decided to continue its discussion about a project at 8 View Ave. until its July 25 meeting.