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Westfield, Massachusetts · WestfieldWESTFIELD — City Councilor Bridget Matthews-Kane announced this week that she is running as a Democrat for state representative in the district that includes Southampton and most of Westfield.See the Story
Westfield councilor launches Democratic bid to challenge Republican state rep.
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Holyoke · HolyokeHOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) - Marcotte Ford and Polish National Credit Union teamed up to support 'Kate's Kitchen' with a Guest Chef event on Tuesday. Officers from both companies served breakfast in the morning, cooked up by the 'Lug Nutz Café' inside Marcotte Ford's showroom. 'Kate's Kitchen' is a program of providence ministries, serving a noon-time lunch to people in Holyoke 365 days per year. Anyone is welcome and no questions are asked, making i…See the Story
Marcotte Ford, Polish National Credit Union support Kate’s Kitchen
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Westfield, Massachusetts · WestfieldA 53-year-old Southampton woman was killed in a single-vehicle car crash in Westfield Monday evening, according to the Hampden County District Attorney’s Office.The crash happened on Southampton Road, the district attorney’s office said. The seriously-injured victim was taken to Baystate Noble Hospital in Westfield where she later died.See the Story
Western Mass. woman killed in single-vehicle car crash, DA says
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Springfield, Massachusetts · SpringfieldSPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) will be hosting a regional listening session for the public to give feedback on Governor Healey's five-year strategic statewide housing plan.
Springfield holds Ad Hoc Superintendent Selection Advisory Committee meeting This is the second of 14 listening sessions hosted by the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities. Housing Secretary Ed Augustus will …See the Story
STCC hosts feedback listening session for Healey’s housing plan
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Education · WestfieldWESTFIELD — Westfield Pride, created in 2023 to celebrate, support and honor the LGBTQIA+ community of Westfield, is gearing up for a first-time family event in May and a month of celebrations and education in June for International Pride Month.See the Story
Family Equality picnic will start Westfield Pride celebrations a month early
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Westfield, Massachusetts · WestfieldHere is a politician’s quote to deal with overdoses in Massachusetts rural towns: “The three hardest words for any human being to say are also three of the most courageous words, ‘I need help’” (state Sen. John Velis, D-Westfield). This is a statement made at a Russell town hall to deal with possible opioid deaths in rural towns. The roundtable meeting had state legislators, recovery coaches, and local people who are impacted by these overdoses.…See the Story
Stronger families, not more spending, best fix for overdose problem (Letter)
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East Longmeadow · East LongmeadowEAST LONGMEADOW, Mass. (WWLP) - East Longmeadow held a community meeting Monday for residents to learn more about the town's plans for development. Many showed up for the Center Town District Steering Committee's first of three community meetings. They talked about utilizing existing infrastructure to create a sustainable and livable downtown area through the implementation of "Smart Growth" Zoning Districts. These districts are part of a state…See the Story
East Longmeadow holds community meeting for town’s development plans
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