Good morning, Springfield.

Monson Savings Bank will host its annual food drive from Oct.

1 through Oct. 31 at branches in nearby towns (including one partnering with Springfield Open Pantry) to collect food, toiletries, and paper goods for six local organizations. The bank will also donate $1,000 to each partner to support community food security.

United Way of Pioneer Valley will launch its new Nonprofit Resource Center at Tech Hub in downtown Springfield on Thursday, Oct.

8 at 9 a.m., offering workshops, trainings, mentoring and networking opportunities to strengthen local nonprofits.

WGI Inc. received a state $450k tax credit to build a new 60,000 sqft facility in Southwick, following town meeting approval of a $1.1m tax exemption package.

The company adjusted its design to meet local guidelines and plans to create new jobs + boost production.

Twisted Sister will perform at Big E Arena in West Springfield at 7:30 p.m. on Oct.

2 with Sebastian Bach filling in for Dee Snider. The band will play classic hits, Skid Row covers and share the stage with Tesla + advance tickets are required.

Amherst-based CreméBrû.LA has set up a stand outside the Massachusetts building at The Big E to serve six types of crème brûlée for $9.

The booth will operate daily until Oct. 4 and offers treats like cappuccino + pumpkin spice.

Mary Kay Wydra, executive director of Explore Western Mass, explains that tourism remains a key economic engine, attracting 2.3 million visitors and generating $1.2 billion in spending with support for 11,000 jobs.

The bureau uses digital guides & partnerships with hotels and attractions to further boost local growth today.

Gov. Healey awarded $40.3 million in grants for 36 energy storage projects to keep schools, water facilities, and community centers powered during outages in Massachusetts, including Springfield.

The funds also support training for first responders (boosting grid resilience ahead of severe weather).

After a busy Monday where Southwick held a Community Night, girls’ soccer takes center stage as Smith Vocational hosts Senior Night today while Athol faces Mahar Friday and Chicopee Comp plays Pittsfield Saturday — each game offering fresh stakes for local teams.

In Week 3 high school football, Lee defeated Longmeadow 28-14 on Friday night while Ware edged Springfield International 22-20 on Thursday.

With key wins shaping their season records, local teams are poised to enter league play and face tougher competition in upcoming contests.

In Week 3 of high school football, Springfield Central improved its play with a 21-14 win over Xaverian while Shawsheen Tech secured a 7-0 road win over Bishop Feehan, Newton North earned a 3-0 start, and Lee surprised locals with an upset win — fueling optimism for the season.

Patriots quarterback Drake Maye struggled in Jacksonville on Sunday, Sept.

27 as he threw two interceptions and fumbled once, prompting backup Tommy DeVito to take over amid a 35 to 6 loss (his error-prone play has fueled team concerns this season).