by Sarah Heinonen | Oct 21, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Ludlow, More Local Headlines
LUDLOW — Just over a year after the Board of Selectmen approved $4.8 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act funds to pay for a new football and soccer field and track at Ludlow High School, the ribbon was cut on the space during halftime at the Oct. 11 football game against South Hadley High School.
by Laura Mason | Oct 16, 2024 | East Longmeadow, Hampden County, Local News, More Local Headlines
EAST LONGMEADOW — The East Longmeadow Town Council welcomed state Rep. Brian Ashe (D-Longmeadow), state Sen. Jacob Oliveira (D-Ludlow) and state Rep. Angelo Puppolo (D-Springfield) to its Oct. 8 meeting to share updates on legislative issues important to the town.
by Sarah Heinonen | Oct 16, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, More Local Headlines, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — Speeding and distracted driving are problems on some of the long corridors through the city. With a $59,999 grant from the state’s Municipal Road Safety Grant Program, the Springfield Police Department aims to reduce that.
by Tina Lesniak | Oct 16, 2024 | Local News, More Local Headlines, Somers
SOMERS — The Friends of the Somers Library Book Sale returns this weekend with loads of books ready for new readers.
by Tina Lesniak | Oct 16, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, More Local Headlines, Westfield
WESTFIELD — With a renewed vision, WMCD Inc. will host several upcoming fundraisers to support its cause of youth having fun while building leadership skills and making a difference in the community. “Our biggest fundraiser of the year is a FunnyRaising Comedy Show...
by Cliff Clark | Oct 16, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, More Local Headlines, Southwick
SOUTHWICK — Over the past year, the town’s Department of Public Works, with the help of outside contractors, has been tracking down what material was used for the water lines going into every home connected to the public water system to determine if lead was used, and...