Southwick Cemetery Commission Advances Columbarium RFP, Weighs New Fee Schedule Southwick Cemetery Commission advances columbarium plans and a revised fee schedule at July session.
Hampden Conservation Commission issues violation notice over alleged 30-acre clear-cut HAMPDEN -- July 15, 2026, Hampden Conservation Commission votes to issue a violation notice against developer Alston Graham over large-scale clearing at the end of Highland Circle, off Lower Munson Road. Commission staff reported that roughly 30 acres had been clear-cut on a parcel designated under the Massachusetts Natural
Aerospace Group Acquires Industrial Precision, Adding Westfield Facility Alinabal Group announced it has acquired Industrial Precision, Inc., a deal that expands the aerospace-parts manufacturer's machining capabilities and brings Industrial Precision's Westfield facility under Alinabal's ownership. Industrial Precision was founded in 1974; Steven Gore is li…
West Springfield Golfer Wins Car With Hole-in-One at Charity Event A hole-in-one at a West Springfield charity fundraiser produced one of the week's more good-natured local stories. A Templeton man aced a shot at the Swings for Seniors Tournament on July 14 and won a new car — then handed the keys straight to his wife, according to a Western Mass News …
Developers Challenge State's Pick for $2B Springfield Courthouse Project Developers denied Springfield's $2 billion courthouse contract are formally challenging the state's selection, court records show. Gov. Maura Healey is standing behind the pick as the fight moves into litigation, State Affairs Pro reports, while WAMC reports the "snubbed" bidders are co…