New fountain installed at Springfield’s Bass Pond to improve water quality

A new aeration fountain has been installed at Bass Pond in Springfield as part of an effort to improve water quality and restore recreational opportunities for residents.

Longmeadow’s road safety project on hold after $9M sticker shock

LONGMEADOW — Safer streets sounded good when a state grant was paying the full $5 million cost. That was before Longmeadow officials realized the reconstruction of the Williams Street business corridor could require an additional $9 million in borrowing, backed by residents’ tax and utility bills. This week,...

Springfield to begin sewer lining improvements

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The Springfield Water & Sewer Commission announced that sewer lining work will begin Wednesday and continue through mid-November as part of its annual Sewer Improvements Project. Contractor Insituform will rehabilitate aging sewer pipes on several streets throughout the city using a trenchless process that installs...

Chicopee officials float school redistricting to cut costs

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Chicopee City Councilors are opening a new debate over school boundaries and busing, as transportation costs for the district have doubled in less than a decade. An order brought forward this week asked the school committee and superintendent to launch a comprehensive review of enrollment, attendance...

Republican holds razor-thin lead in New York's 43rd Senate District

While Election Day has moved into the rear-view mirror in most communities, they're still counting votes in New York's 43rd Senate District. That's because incumbent Republican Jake Ashby led Democratic challenger Devin Lander by only 103 votes (49.23% to 49.15%) Friday out of more than 121,989 votes cast, down slightly from 125 on Thursday, according to the state Board of Elections.

Longmeadow Select Board sets warrant for Special Town Meeting

LONGMEADOW — Longmeadow’s Special Town Meeting is coming up on Dec. 1, and the Select Board has officially finalized the warrant. The meeting is at Longmeadow High School, 95 Grassy Gutter Road, and begins at 7 p.m. Town Manager Lyn Simmons explained each article in a joint meeting...

Springfield Councilor Moves to Ban Flock License Plate Cameras Citywide

Springfield City Councilor Zaida Govan unveiled a draft ordinance that would ban the city from acquiring, operating, funding or using Flock camera systems and would terminate all existing municipal contracts for them. The proposal lands amid a wave of Massachusetts communities reconsidering automated license plate readers, pitting privacy advocates against a police department that says the cameras have cracked real cases.

Springfield's Latino Book Fair Returns Bigger Than Ever at Hope Center Nov. 14

What started in 2024 as an event that ran from Friday afternoon through Saturday, with a Sunday authors' workshop, has grown into a cultural gathering in Springfield, and this year it's moving into a brand-new downtown home. The third Springfield Latino Book Fair is set for Saturday, November 14, at the Hope Center for the Arts at 150 Bridge Street, with doors opening at 10 a.m. and the free, one-day festival running until 5 p.m.

Election Results: Nadia Milleron challenges Richard Neal for House seat

Incumbent Richard Neal faces independent challenger Nadia Milleron for the 1st Massachusetts congressional district seat.

One-Year Moratorium Proposed for Rezoning Hampshire College

Using Chapter 40A, Section 5 of Massachusetts General Law, which allows 10 registered voters to petition local government for a bylaw change, 21 Amherst residents submitted a petition proposing a one-year moratorium on any zoning changes to the 600 acres of Hampshire College in Amherst. The petition was filed on October 27. On November 2, the Town Council referred it to the Planning Board to evaluate it and decide whether to hold a public hearing to advance the request. The Planning Board will discuss the petition at one of its November meetings.

Holyoke Gas & Electric Commission – November 10, 2026

HOLYOKE GAS & ELECTRIC COMMISSION MEETING Posted: 11/06/2026 at 12:23 p.m. Location: The meeting will take place in person, and a remote option is available upon request. Please contact Kate Sullivan Craven (ksullivan@hged.com) for remote participation. AGENDA. 1. CALL TO ORDER. 2. MINUTES. October 14, 2026. 3. REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS...

Capital Region Divided! See Which Counties Voted Red and Blue for Governor

Hochul won all four core Capital Region counties, but Blakeman carried six surrounding counties. See how yours voted.

Crow crackdown doesn't fly with Troy council

Troy has been deemed for the birds. The City Council unanimously voted down a federal contract to send the Collar City’s infamous crows flying.

Live Results: NY-21st Congressional District

Assemblyman-elect Mo Brown to push for democratic socialism in Albany

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR) — Maurice “Mo” Brown is moving from the Onondaga County Legislature to the New York State Assembly. As the 129th District representative, Brown plans to bring his brand of Democratic socialism to the state capitol. With ideas rooted in the new socialist wave, Brown said he is ready to make government work […]

The woman who helped break Albany’s Democratic machine in 1973

Elizabeth “Betty” Gallagher challenged election fraud in 1973, helping expose corruption in Albany’s O’Connell-era Democratic machine.

Visiting Cheesesteak Alley in Saratoga Springs

Coming off a record-breaking track season, Chef Mike Mastrantuono came up with a pop-up takeout concept as a way to retain 15 Church’s summer crew. It's called Cheesesteak Alley.

Chloe Pierce flips Assembly seat Republicans held for decades

The Democratic newcomer defeated incumbent Scott Bendett in a rematch of the 2024 election for the 107th District Assembly seat.

Crows and Troy residents to coexist after USDA contract voted down

TROY, N.Y. (WRGB) -- The Troy City Council unanimously voted to deny a contract with the USDA for crow scare tactics, deciding it's best to coexist rather than deal with its methods. President Sue Steele said this is what the constituents wanted. "Well, the meeting (on Thursday night) was interesting....