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Planning Board Approves Site Changes for Store, Gas Station

Barnes Air National Guard Base wildlife crews rescue an injured kestrel from the flight line this week. Airfield management staff at Westfield's 104th Fighter Wing coordinated with USDA wildlife specialists to capture and remove the bird of prey from the runway area, according to a DVID…

City Announces Return of Free Movies in the Park Series

Springfield's summer entertainment lineup grows as animal welfare concerns persist at a city shelter. Mayor Domenic Sarno and the Parks & Recreation Department announced the return of the annual "Movies in the Park" series, offering free outdoor screenings across city parks this summer.…

Conservation Commission Orders Full Wetland Permits for Two Violations, Sets October Deadline

EAST LONGMEADOW — July 8, 2026 — East Longmeadow Conservation Commission tightens enforcement on two wetland violations, issues new tree-clearing order. The commission voted unanimously Wednesday to amend enforcement orders against a Summers Road stream alteration and a Peas Road tree-clearing site, escalating both after new evidence of willful noncompliance.

Sarno, Parks & Rec Announce Summer 'Movies in the Park' Series

Springfield launches its free summer film series as an animal shelter quarantine continues nearby. Mayor Domenic Sarno and the Parks & Recreation Department announced the return of "Movies in the Park," offering residents free outdoor screenings across city parks this summer, according …

Agawam sees no major town actions reported today

Agawam had a notably quiet news day with no substantive town hall, school, or community developments reported. No press releases, meeting announcements, or program updates came through official town channels, and neither the Boston Globe nor Patch published qualifying Agawam-specific co…

Southwick Board of Health Votes to Engage Food Consultant, Launch Facebook Education Page

Southwick Board of Health hears legal case for active BESS oversight role as solar project nears.

East Longmeadow Planning Board Approves Ten-Bay Firestone With Closed-Door Noise Conditions

EAST LONGMEADOW — July 7, 2026 — East Longmeadow Planning Board unanimously approves ten-bay Firestone Auto Care Center at 546 North Main Street. The board, chaired by Russell Denver, voted 4-0 Tuesday to approve site plan Case Site-226-04 for the 6,600-square-foot facility proposed by Zeremba

Brimfield Select Board Reschedules Dog Hearing, Approves Flea Market Liquor License

Brimfield Select Board reschedules a nuisance dog hearing and approves a flea market liquor license at a brief special meeting.

Southwick Select Board Appoints Planning Board Member, Approves $38,200 in Year-End Transfers

Southwick Select Board fills Planning Board vacancy, approves $38,200 in year-end transfers, and moves to address vacation liability.

Southwick Conservation Commission Issues Erosion Orders, Tables Mountain Road Shoreline Hearing

Southwick Conservation Commission ordered emergency erosion controls at a Congamond Lakes island property and cleared hazardous tree removal at a Silvergrass Lane home during its July 6 hybrid meeting.

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