Mayor Dominick Pangallo discusses using public transportation to Salem, the safety measures implemented during the busy month of October.

Almost half of the households in Holyoke, Mass., depend on the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Within days, those benefits are expected to run out as the federal government shutdown continues. City officials have announced several initiatives to help its many low income residents keep food on their table — without the federal assistance.

Lamar Cook, 45, is charged with trafficking 21 kilograms of cocaine and the unlawful possession of a gun and ammunition.

Early voting in Northampton’s local election is underway with ballots being cast before the general election next week. The city’s mayoral candidates are taking on major issues this season, like the city budget, education, and downtown development.

Enlace de Familias, un centro de recursos familiares, lleva tres años ayudando a los residentes de Holyoke y a los negocios locales del área a reunirse para celebrar las festividades de Halloween.

In West Springfield, Mass., residents will decide next week whether to re-elect Mayor William Reichelt or vote for long time city councilor Daniel O'Brien.

The neighborhood now has the 19th station in Springfield where residents can rent a pedal-assist e-bike.

As some health centers in Massachusetts pull back on gender-affirming care for minors to protect federal funding, Northampton-based TransHealth says they will continue to offer that care for young people.

Jennifer Macksey is seeking a third term as mayor. Scott Berglund is a former sales executive who moved to Massachusetts two years ago.

2030 may seem like a ways off, but Mass. lawmakers and officials are beginning preparations to ensure that every resident is properly counted in the next census taking.