Huntington Food Pantry appeals to towns for help as numbers increase
HUNTINGTON — The Huntington Food Pantry is 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 the Hilltowns.
Rematch selectman race highlights Chester’s May 4 town ballot
CHESTER — This year’s town election will feature a contested race for a three-year selectman term, as Craig Gauthier again aims to take the seat occupied by incumbent Brian Forgue. Both candidates spoke with Reminder Publishing about their backgrounds, goals on the...
Hilltown Ambulance makes case for large hike to keep service
HUNTINGTON — Local town officials, community members, firefighters and emergency medical services personnel attended the Hilltown Community Ambulance Association’s informational meeting on April 18 in Stanton Hall, largely offering their support to the nonprofit agency.
Otis caucus nominates incumbent, challenger for selectman
OTIS — Selectman Therese Gould will be defending her seat against challenger Susan Bauer-Brofman after both were nominated for the three-year position in the April 16 town caucus. Gould was the top vote-getter among the three candidates, with 41 votes, 64% of the...
West Side Creamy Cones opens for business in West Springfield
WEST SPRINGFIELD — After 10 years of running an ice cream catering truck, Mehmet Sarikcioglu has opened his own shop. West Side Creamy Cones is serving soft serve, sandwiches, sundaes and more at a Union Street storefront.