Mount Holyoke commits $3M to South Hadley over next 10 years

Making News in Business, June 19

Florence Bank presents President’s Award to 3 employees FLORENCE — Florence Bank recently presented the 2026 President’s Award to three employees for exceptional service. Established in 1995, the President’s Award recognizes outstanding performance, customer service and overall contribution to the bank. Those named are nominated by their colleagues at the bank. This year’s award recognizes […]

Legion baseball: Greenfield Post 81 holds off Belchertown Post 239

GREENFIELD — Greenfield Post 81 stayed unbeaten after a 9-4 win over Belchertown Post 239 on Wednesday night at Veterans Memorial Field. Greenfield (4-0) scored six runs in the first inning to pull away early. Arthur Fitzpatrick got the win on the mound, pitching three innings. Fitzpatrick gave up four runs with five strikeouts in […]

Perspectives vary on effectiveness of Tree House Brewing Co. concert changes

Tree House Brewing Co.'s Summer Stage concert series has been met with noise complaints from residents, despite the venue following new rules and making efforts to reduce the sound, such as adjusting the positioning of the subwoofer speakers.

Neal declines 1st Congressional District forum, prompting criticism from challengers

A planned candidate forum for the Massachusetts 1st Congressional District was canceled this week after U.S. Rep. Richard Neal declined to participate, prompting criticism from challengers Nadia Milleron and Jeromie Whalen, who are raising questions as to why the incumbent rejected the invitation. As the Massachusetts state election approaches in November, Neal, the longtime Springfield […]

A ‘Tanglewood vibe’ comes to Northfield: Pioneer Valley Symphony Orchestra to perform classic film soundtracks this Saturday

The Pioneer Valley Symphony Orchestra is holding its forth annual summer pops concert on Saturday, June 20, featuring music from the past five decades of Hollywood movies.