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2 weeks ago | 
thereminder.com | Lauren LeBel |Dennis Hackett |Sarah Heinonen |Trent Levakis
by Lauren LeBel | Jun 10, 2025 | Dining, Dining and Entertainment, Features, Photo Slider, ReviewsMt. Tom’s Homemade Ice Cream’s mint chocolate chip in a waffle cone.Reminder Publishing photo by Trent Levakis I scream, you scream: The Reminder goes for ice cr | RSS.com It’s “the best summertime activity” that involves food, according to Executive...
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Jan 7, 2025 | 
thereminder.com | Dennis Hackett
The Saucy Mama, 1 Cooper St., Agawam, a new grab-and-go kitchen, had a soft opening on Dec. 16 and will host a ribbon cutting on Jan. 13. Reminder Publishing photo by Sarah HeinonenAGAWAM — After Dawn McBride was laid off from her job at MGM Springfield due to the coronavirus pandemic in 2021, she leaned back on her culinary experience with cooking Italian and American food and bought a food truck — The Saucy Mama.
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Jan 6, 2025 | 
thereminder.com | Dennis Hackett
TOLLAND — The Tolland Police Department was recently awarded a grant to purchase body-worn cameras for its three-member force. “It’s for the protection of ourselves and the citizens of Tolland we serve,” said Police Chief Scott Bergeron about the $34,124 grant for the cameras and ancillary equipment needed. And, he said, the officers are “welcoming” the new equipment understanding its importance in today’s society with cell phone cameras seemingly everywhere.
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Jan 6, 2025 | 
thereminder.com | Dennis Hackett
With a couple of high-profile video game turned movie and movie turned video game releases in December, I wanted to review both.
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Dec 10, 2024 | 
thereminder.com | Dennis Hackett
Assessor Carolyn Reed (left) and Mayor Christopher Johnson (right) discuss the FY25 tax classification during the City Council meeting on Dec. 2. Reminder Publishing screen capture by Tyler GarnetAGAWAM — During the Dec. 2 City Council meeting, Mayor Christopher Johnson and Assessor Carolyn Reed gave a presentation on the tax classification for fiscal year 2025.
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Nov 19, 2024 | 
thereminder.com | Dennis Hackett |West Springfield
West Springfield resident Michelle Freeman was honored as the town’s Veteran of the Year on Nov. 11. Reminder Publishing photo by Dennis HackettWEST SPRINGFIELD — On Veterans Day, all of West Springfield came out to show its support for veterans with a parade and ceremony at the Municipal Building. The parade kicked off at Saint Thomas School before making its way down Kings Highway and Elm Street, finishing up at Town Hall.
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Nov 19, 2024 | 
thereminder.com | Dennis Hackett
The Holyoke community comes together at the War Memorial Building to honor the local veterans. Reminder Publishing photo by Tyler GarnetHOLYOKE — The Holyoke community gathered for the yearly Veterans Day ceremony inside the War Memorial Building on Nov. 11, put on once again by the Patriotic Events Committee of Holyoke. The annual ceremony aims to celebrate the veterans who have served and/or are currently serving in the armed forces.
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Nov 11, 2024 | 
thereminder.com | Dennis Hackett
Lighted Tractor Parade stickers have been created to decorate ornaments and to give out after the parade at the church. Reminder Publishing submitted photoWESTFIELD — The Wyben Parade Committee is planning its first Lighted Tractor Christmas Parade on Nov. 23 at 5 p.m., the Saturday before Thanksgiving, with a Sunday, Nov. 24 rain/weather date.
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Nov 11, 2024 | 
thereminder.com | Dennis Hackett
AMHERST — The town of Amherst’s Community Preservation Act Committee will look at 11 new CPA funding proposals totaling close to $2.2 million for fiscal year 2026 at their upcoming meetings. The proposals, which are from a wide array of entities across town, encompass projects in the realm of affordable housing, historic preservation and open space/recreation.
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Nov 5, 2024 | 
thereminder.com | Dennis Hackett
Chester grade 4 students Abigail Ripley, Cassidy Toporowski and Blake Sakaske hold up classroom compost buckets and biodegradable bags for their composting project. Reminder Publishing submitted photoCHESTER — Vanna Maffuccio, principal of Chester Elementary School, welcomed Mary Stucklen, owner of Tommy’s Compost Service in the Berkshires, to spend the day Oct. 28 with staff and students to assist them in expanding the school’s composting efforts beyond the lunchroom.
