• 100 years before, grandfather became a citizen
It's difficult to comprehend that my time is drawing near and retirement will be the defining moment of my career as an associate justice to the Superior Court, "The Court," as we justices like to refer to it.

• Fiddling for folks of all ages LEARN MORE
WESTFIELD - Remember the old-fashioned washboard that your grandmother or great grandmother scrubbed clothes on in the bath tub?

• Meteor shower set to light up autumn night
Have you ever wanted to catch a "falling star?"

• Query from Europe seeks photo
The new Museum of Springfield History is now open. If you are or were a longtime resident of Springfield a visit to this site will provide a delightful experience.

• Siblings of disabled children topic of Friday workshop
Fifty-five years ago, five young mothers of children with developmental disabilities formed the Association for Community Living to advance their view that their children had the same rights to live and grow in their communities as other children.

• Singing event set by Agawam church
AGAWAM - Bethany's Assembly's Singing Christmas Tree Spectacular will be presented at Bethany Assembly of God at the corner of Main Street and Route 57 the first two weekends in December.

• Snap, crackle, pop goes the computer
For anyone who may have noticed, I was missing in action for a couple of weeks.

• Staff photos by DAVE ROBACK
Since the Museum of Springfield History opened its doors on Oct. 10, the public has had the chance to relive more than 150 years of local history.

• Student 1-act plays set for performances
HUNTINGTON - Six student-written one-act plays fitting the theme "Making Waves" will be presented on Friday and Saturday at the Gateway Performing Arts Center.

• Westfield wins fall baseball league title
Champions in the spring.

• West Side church plans nativity scene
WEST SPRINGFIELD - In what has become an annual tradition here, the Covenant Community Church will present a live nativity scene in December.