Wilbraham Emphasizes That It’s ‘Open for Business’

The students have started calling it the “Harry Potter dining hall,” and with good reason. That’s the look that will be created by an ambitious initiative to transform the ornate but very much underused chapel at Wilbraham & Monson Academy (WMA) into a next-generation dining commons. The undertaking, the second phase of a much larger…

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‘All aboard.’ East-West Rail to benefit from $108M fed grant

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey and U.S. Rep. Richard Neal (D-Springfield) announced a $108 million federal grant for East-West Rail, a project designed to connect Boston to Western Massachusetts and beyond through high-speed rail. “We said from day one we were going to fight for every single dollar,” Healey said. The $108 million grant is a…

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Monson unveils community-inspired mural

On Sept. 15, a new mural titled “Past, Present and Future” adorning the wall of Adams Hometown Market at 115 Main St. was officially presented to the public, paying homage to the town’s rich history and hopeful future. Local artists Melissa Stratton-Pandina and Shara Osgood led the project. The artistic endeavor began in Winter 2022…

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Main Street in Northampton to reduce lanes and parking to improve safety, Mayor addresses concerns

A redesign of downtown Northampton includes reducing travel lanes and parking spots, as well as adding bicycle lanes and widening sidewalks along Main Street. The project is called “Picture Main Street” and its purpose is to provide improvements for safe and accessible options for pedestrians, bicyclists, and drivers. However, Northampton Mayor Sciarra has issued a…

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BusinessWest accepting nominations for Difference Makers Class of 2024

BusinessWest is now accepting nominations for their Difference Makers Class of 2024. The program highlights people, groups, organizations and families that have made a positive impact in their community and have made a difference in the region. Previous classes of the program have worked in their community and improved the quality of life, had success…

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Hazen Paper Brings Focus to Basketball Hall of Fame Yearbook with Fresnel Lens

Hazen Paper’s 11th enshrinement yearbook cover for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, created with Hazen HoloJet paper, projects an amplified refractive three-dimensional image of a basketball symbolizing the Hall of Fame dome. “Once again, the Hazen holographic team has raised the bar, amplifying the special effects each time to ensure the cover is…

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Greenfield opens applications for storefront improvement grants

The City of Greenfield is now accepting applications from local businesses interested in grant funding for storefront improvements. The grant program provides resources to help elevate downtown Greenfield’s aesthetic appearance and economic vitality. Downtown businesses can apply for up to $5,000 in grant funding, which can be used to purchase new or refurbished store signs,…

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