Namu Sampath

The info session will take place on Monday at 437 Bay Street in Springfield, the location of the Bay Area Neighborhood Council, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

A Western Massachusetts woman has not won the title since 2008, when West Springfield resident Alicia Zitka took home the crown.

A recently retired Chicopee police captain and the city's director of Veterans Services were nominated for the Deborah Sampson award, recognizing their military service and efforts to increase diversity in law enforcement.

“Homeownership is the largest financial asset available to people,” said state Rep. Bud Williams, D-Springfield.

A Springfield police officer fatally shot Dennis Girard in December during a mental health crisis after nonlethal efforts failed, and he threatened officers with a knife.

The retelling of this historic American journey will take place between 6 to 7 p.m. on Thursday at The Hub at Market Square.

“We are interested in seeing the city comply with the public records law,” the plaintiff's attorney, Alex Grant, said.

The event will take place at Szot Park on Friday from 4 to 10 p.m.

Chicopee will begin demolishing the Uniroyal smokestack on Tuesday to improve site safety and support future redevelopment.

Rumbleseat Bar & Grille in Chicopee will stay open until 3 a.m. under a state pilot program that ends July 31.