Town by Town: Battle of the Badges, VR and robotics expo, and police food drive - Western Massachusetts News

(WGGB/WSHM) - Western Mass News is taking you municipality by municipality to Holyoke, Greenfield, Ludlow.

In Holyoke, the 2nd Battle of the Badges was held astatine Lugnutz Cafe Wednesday.

Holyoke Fire Chief John Kadlewicz and Police Chief Manuel Febo worked down the antagonistic to instrumentality connected the conflict of the burger.

Each main competed to spot who could marque the astir income with the victor receiving a trophy and bragging rights.

Each main besides raised wealth for their foundation of choice.

Greenfield Community College hosted a virtual world and robotics exposition for students and staff.

The lawsuit was portion of the college’s Career Development Week.

It is meant to item exertion that could soon beryllium disposable for students astatine the assemblage to use.

Over successful Ludlow, the constabulary section volition beryllium holding a nutrient thrust this play to payment the Food Bank of Western Mass and Ludlow Veterans’ Food Pantry.

The lawsuit volition instrumentality spot Saturday from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. astatine the Ludlow Police Station.

They volition beryllium collecting each sorts of non-perishable nutrient items, including canned fruits and vegetables, adust cereal, canned beans, soups, pasta, peanut butter, and overmuch more.

Residents and assemblage members are encouraged to donate what they tin this vacation season.

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