John Budenas

1 week ago | wwlp.com | John Budenas

EASTHAMPTON, Mass. (WWLP) – Crews were called to a fire on Thursday morning at Yankee Hill Machine in Easthampton. According to the Easthampton Fire Department, crews were called to the facility following reports of a fire at the rear of the building. Upon arrival, firefighters discovered a machine on fire, generating heavy smoke due to a buildup of carbon. Emergency personnel quickly extinguished the fire and began ventilating the complex to clear the smoke.

1 week ago | wwlp.com | John Budenas

LUDLOW, Mass. (WWLP) – Families in Ludlow and surrounding communities are invited to kick off the season at a free Summer Safety Event at Lupa Zoo.

1 week ago | wwlp.com | John Budenas

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – With temperatures forecast to approach 100 degrees next week, Springfield officials announced Friday that the city will open multiple cooling centers across neighborhoods to help residents cope with the season’s first major heat wave. Cooling centers will be available Monday, June 23, through Wednesday, June 25, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., except the Forest Park Library, which will operate from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Mayor Domenic J.

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AMHERST, Mass. (WWLP) – The Amherst-Pelham Regional School District has announced the return of its free summer meal program, offering breakfast and lunch to all children. Made possible through the USDA’s Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), the initiative ensures that kids in the community have access to nutritious meals even when school is out. For the first time, two schools will serve as open meal sites, requiring no registration.

1 week ago | wwlp.com | John Budenas

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The Springfield Symphony Orchestra (SSO) and Local 171 of the American Federation of Musicians announced Thursday that they have reached a new two-year collective bargaining agreement. Set to take effect for the 2025–26 and 2026–27 concert seasons, the agreement ensures a minimum of eight symphonic concerts and one educational concert each season.