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ELHS building project updates given in School Committee, School Building Committee meetings

EAST LONGMEADOW — The East Longmeadow School Committee and the School Building Committee gave updates to the new high school project in its respective meetings on Jan. 27 and 29.

Feeding Hills church cupboard seeks help to feed community in need

AGAWAM — Nearly a year since its inception, the Feeding Hills Congregational Church Cupboard, 21 N. Westfield St., has seen hundreds of people come through its doors and distributed more than 4,550 items of food or self-care.

East Longmeadow town manager looks ahead to 2026 with town improvement projects

EAST LONGMEADOW — East Longmeadow Town Manager Tom Christensen is set on further improving the town in 2026, and noted several upcoming and ongoing projects he has his eyes set on.

Superintendent Search Committee recommends three finalists for position

HOLYOKE — The Superintendent Screening Committee announced that they are recommending three candidates for the next superintendent for Holyoke Public Schools.

Special education teachers decry classroom conditions as dangerous

SPRINGFIELD — The School Committee meeting room was packed with teachers during the public speak out portion of the body’s Jan. 29 meeting.

Where business meets community: Inside the North Central Connecticut Chamber

ENFIELD — The North Central Connecticut Chamber of Commerce has long served as a connective thread for businesses, nonprofits and organizations across the region, bringing together a diverse membership under a shared commitment to growth and community.

Springfield Public Schools receive $1.79 million in state earmarks

SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Public Schools received nearly $1.79 million in state Fair Share funding.

HWRSD educators, students speak out again about contract

WILBRAHAM — The Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District School Committee meeting on Jan. 22 was filled with those looking to give public comment on the current negotiations between the committee and the Hampden-Wilbraham Education Association.

So That Reminds Me: Highlighting local wings and game day bites

On the Jan. 30 episode of “So That Reminds Me,” Dennis Hackett, Chris Maza and Ryan Feyre sat down to discuss an iconic Super Bowl delectable: chicken wings.

Crepes Tea House owner responds to complaints

SOUTHWICK — Before the Planning Board tackled a request by Art Ribinskas, the owner of Crepes Tea House, to continue outdoor cooking once a week at his restaurant on Feeding Hills Road, he had to answer why there had been two complaints about it over the last few months.

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Heartbeat of New Orleans music comes to Springfield

SPRINGFIELD — An all-star ensemble of musicians are coming to Springfield with the “Take Me to the River: New Orleans” concert at HOPE Center for the Arts on Jan. 9 at 7 p.m. The concert is inspired by the 2022 documentary of the same name, which will be shown for free on Jan. 3 at 4 p.m.

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