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Ludlow Hockey Association has opened registration for the 2026/27 Jr Lions season, with openings available across several age divisions.

Ludlow Hockey Association has opened 2026/27 Jr Lions registration, with the Novice Learn to Play U6 program now available and limited openings remaining in the Mite U8, Squirt U10, Peewee U12, and Girls Hockey divisions. The association is also considering part-time players for some ag…

Obituary notices, week of June 29, 2026 through July 5, 2026

Four Agawam-resident obituaries appear in the column for the week of June 29 through July 5, 2026: Cecchetelli, Diane (83), who died June 29; Margerison, Robert T. (86), who died June 30; Martinez, Gladys (71), who died July 2; and Breor, Ernest P. (66), who died July 3. The source obit…

Agawam Soccer Association is fielding a record 26 travel teams for the upcoming 2026–2027 season while fall registration opens for its InTown program.

The Agawam Soccer Association is gearing up for its biggest travel season yet, announcing a record 26 teams in the Roots Soccer League for 2026–2027. The association is recruiting volunteer coaches to fill open positions across multiple age groups; interested parents can reach out to Ja…

Brimfield Select Board Appoints Interim Emergency Director, Seats New Building Committee

Brimfield Select Board fills emergency director vacancy and appoints four-member building committee at June 30 meeting.

Palmer Select Board Transfers $1.74 Million to Stabilization, Ratifies Police Dispatch Contract

PALMER — June 29, 2026 — Palmer Select Board approves $1.74 million stabilization transfer and police dispatch contract at June 29 meeting. The board voted unanimously to move $1,740,614 from free cash into the town's stabilization account under Resolution 2026-51, retaining $500,000 in free cash

School Committee Ratifies Paraprofessional Contract, Accepts Record E-LEAF Grants

EAST LONGMEADOW — June 29, 2026 — East Longmeadow School Committee ratifies paraprofessional contract and accepts record E-LEAF grant award. The committee voted 4-0 at a brief June 29 session to approve the 2026-2029 paraprofessional collective bargaining agreement, which the unit had already ratified the prior week. In a

School Committee Ratifies Paraprofessional Contract, Accepts Record E-LEAF Grants

EAST LONGMEADOW — June 29, 2026 — East Longmeadow School Committee ratifies paraprofessional contract and accepts record E-LEAF grant award. The committee voted 4-0 at a brief June 29 session to approve the 2026-2029 paraprofessional collective bargaining agreement, which the unit had already ratified the prior week. In a

Blandford Select Board Authorizes $39,000 Bridge Engineering, Extends Highway Superintendent Contract

BLANDFORD — June 29, 2026 — Blandford Select Board authorizes $39,000 in bridge engineering and approves highway superintendent renewal at joint department-head session. Meeting June 29, the board unanimously approved a Gill Engineering contract amendment to revise and resubmit state permitting documents for the Beach Hill Road bridge, funded through

This Week in Hampden County: Jun 22 - Jun 28

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Palmer's Pioneer Amateur Hockey Association opens 2026 Girls Summer Hockey registration as youth baseball and softball rosters close out the spring season.

The Pioneer Amateur Hockey Association has opened Girls Summer Hockey registration and posted a coaching application for the 2026-2027 season, giving families an early opportunity to secure spots. On the diamond, Palmer Youth Baseball and Softball Association has closed registration in …

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