CHESTER — Western Mass Hilltown Hikers is offering a group tour of the Chester and Becket Railroad Granite Line on Sept. 7 at 1 p.m. Parking is on Hampden Street at the Chester and Becket Trailhead. The post Group hike Sept. 7 to Chester and Becket Railroad Granite Line appeared first on The Reminder.| The Reminder
SOUTHWICK — The Select Board met last on Aug. 14 to discuss goals and projects for the next two years, including having a Pioneer Valley Transit Authority bus stop in town, getting the municipal fiber project off the ground, exploring impact of adopting a residential tax exemption and borrowing for future road repairs. The post Southwick Select Board determines goals for next two years appeared first on The Reminder.| The Reminder
HOLYOKE — Mayor Joshua A. Garcia has been named a finalist for the Mayor of the Year Award by the Northeast Renewable Energy Coalition, in recognition of his leadership and innovation in clean energy and community development.| The Reminder
SPRINGFIELD — A $2.9 million Municipal Community Mitigation Grant from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission for six projects throughout Springfield was approved by the City Council during its July 14 meeting.| The Reminder
SPRINGFIELD — For the fourth year in a row, the Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership is granting money and providing wraparound support to afterschool and out-of-school-time programs in Springfield.| The Reminder
SPRINGFIELD — As a way to save money on repair costs and reduce the amount of time vehicles will spend out of service, the city of Springfield will replace a portion of their “citywide” aging fleet using a free cash transfer and through bonding.| The Reminder
ENFIELD — Theater lovers in Enfield have something to celebrate as the Dionysus Theatre Company settles into its new home at the Enfield Square Mall.| The Reminder
WEST SPRINGFIELD — The dream of building a new elementary school that combines John Ashley School with the John R. Fausey Elementary School has officially inched further into reality.| The Reminder