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The Holiday Tree Jubilee returned to Springfield, transforming Tower Square into a winter wonderland last night, bringing families together for a festive evening. The event featured nearly a hundred twinkling trees and families enjoyed hot cocoa, holiday presentations and more

The Springfield Rescue Mission held its annual Thanksgiving banquet yesterday, giving out over a thousand free meals to community members in need. The mission prepared 1,400 meals, offering them through a drive-thru service or sit-down restaurant-style dining. The mission also delivered almost 500 meals to shut-ins

Hundreds of people are marching across western Massachusetts to raise funds for the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, looking to fight hunger during the holiday season. The walk, now in its 16th year, spans 43 miles from Springfield to Greenfield. The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts has already raised over half a million dollars through the march, and donations will continue to be accepted through the end of the year to reach or surpass the $650,000 goal.

Holyoke Community College MGM Culinary students were very busy on Tuesday, as they worked to cook 150 turkeys and an assortment of sides to help feed those in need. Their efforts are on behalf of the Compassion Project, who have been working to feed people during the holiday season for 23 years, hoping to double the number of meals served last year, with a total of 2 thousand.

It is official. The old train car from Bernie’s Dining Depot in Chicopee left the station yesterday morning, heading to its new home in Chester. The restaurant had been a staple in the city for decades, before it closed its doors in 2022. The train car will now be stationed at the Chester Railway Station and Museum.

Yet another historic, but dilapidated building in Springfield has been restored, this time the Kilroy House on Longhill Street. The building not only looks nicer, but it is safer too. The Springfield Museums acquired the building in the 1980s, and it’s now their administrative headquarters.

On Monday, 300 frozen turkeys were given out by the Gray House in Springfield. The law firms of Pellegrini, Seeley, Ryan and Blakesley teamed up with the Gray House to provide, deliver, and distribute the turkeys here in Springfield. The firm says they’re grateful for this partnership each year as they work to make sure everyone can enjoy their Thanksgiving meal.

A hoax threat led to the entire Kiley Middle School in Springfield being evacuated. The city’s arson and bomb squad was on-scene investigating. Crews have reported not finding any credible threat during their search, and the Springfield Police Department arrested a juvenile suspect for allegedly being responsible for the hoax threat.

A $100 million grant was approved to improve public transportation in the area. The main goal of the grant funding will be used for upgrading bus fleets to hybrid buses that generate lower exhaust emissions and as well as repair public transit facilities.

Local leaders and community advocates gave away 500 turkeys in Springfield yesterday to ensure families have food on the table for the holiday season. The turkey giveaway took place on Bay Street, where people stopped by, no questions asked. The giveaway is part of a broader effort by local leaders to help those in need during the holiday season

The Amelia skating rink is looking for your help in order to keep the rink operating. They’re aiming to replace 25-year-old equipment that keeps the rink running at the total cost of $250,000. Organizers said they’re trying to keep prices affordable for families in the community, along with their youth-based programs, but a project of this size could interfere with that mission.

Yesterday, 100 people living in Indian Orchard received free frozen turkeys, thanks to an initiative by local leaders and the Indian Orchard Citizens Council. The turkeys, some weighing nearly 20 pounds, were given out on a first-come, first-served basis. The turkey giveaway provided much-needed support to families in Indian Orchard, demonstrating the community’s commitment to helping neighbors during difficult times

On National Adoption Day on Saturday, 134 children across Massachusetts were adopted, including 13 in Hampden County. Before the official ceremonies, children enjoyed activities such as eating popcorn, spinning the wheel for prizes, and getting their faces painted.

The Agawam Police Association held its annual ‘Stuff the Cruiser’ event this weekend, collecting Thanksgiving food items for community members. All of the food was delivered to the Bethany Assembly of God, while monetary donations are being split between the Assembly and the Parish Cupboard in West Springfield.

One Chicopee family is holding a charity collection drive for the Springfield Rescue Mission. For the third consecutive year, the Bruno Family is inviting the community to visit their home, enjoy the outdoor Christmas decorations, take photos in character cutouts, and donate new toys, hats, gloves, socks, and wrapping paper. If you're interested in donating, the Bruno’s house is located on 77 Daley Street in Chicopee.

The Springfield Preservation Trust has completed a restoration project on the third-oldest commercial structure in the city. The building, built in 1845 and located at 7-9 Stockbridge Street, originally served as a grocery store in the 1880s and later became a deli until 1972. The first floor of the Stockbridge Street building will eventually serve as a new office space for the trust, with two apartment units planned for the second floor.

A lit-up festive tractor parade made its way down the streets of Westfield on Saturday. The parade, only in it's second year, has already become a cherished tradition in Westfield. Over 50 tractors took part, and the tractors were based on favorite holiday movies like The Grinch, complete with Whoville-inspired decorations

The Kingdom Minded Fellowship & Worship Center hosted its fifth annual community Thanksgiving dinner in Chicopee, bringing people together to celebrate the holiday early. The church provided a variety of Thanksgiving meals, including turkey, mac and cheese, yams, and homemade dressing, embodying the spirit of giving.

40 years is a long time, and after 40 years, all 13 locations of Smithland Pet & Garden Center will close. The company originally known as myAgway and Dave’s Soda and Pet City said this decision was difficult but necessary. They have locations in both western Massachusetts and across Connecticut, but there's no public timetable for the closure