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South Hadley voters oppose both tax overrides and SHELD facility

SOUTH HADLEY — The South Hadley voters have spoken. According to unofficial results, they chose not to support the $9 million and $11 million tax override options at a town election on April 14.

Holmes recognized by Chicopee for achieving Eagle Scout rank

CHICOPEE — Bryce Holmes was recognized at the April 7 City Council meeting by Mayor John Vieau and the city of Chicopee for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

Smith recognizes East Longmeadow educators for Excellence in Teaching award honors

EAST LONGMEADOW — Four educators in East Longmeadow Public Schools received the 2026 Pioneer Valley Excellence in Teaching award for excellence in and out of the classroom.

South Hadley moves toward regionalizing with Westfield’s dispatch center

SOUTH HADLEY — The town of South Hadley signed a regional dispatch agreement with Westfield following a Selectboard vote on April 7.

Easthampton faces $3.8 million deficit for FY27

EASTHAMPTON — Like so many other towns in Western Massachusetts, the city of Easthampton is now facing a $3.8 million deficit for its fiscal year 2027 budget, and its government will likely ask the town to vote for a Proposition 2½ override.

West Side Town Council discusses speed hump installations in three residential areas

WEST SPRINGFIELD — The town of West Springfield is looking to combat speeding in residential areas with the proposed installation of speed humps on East Goosebury Road, Lancaster Avenue and Baldwin Street.

Easthampton mayor shares draft feasibility study for ‘Park Street Campus’ facility

EASTHAMPTON — Easthampton is currently in need of a new senior center, and while no plan for one is set in stone, proposals are currently being discussed.

West Springfield’s annual Kids Fishing Derby returns

WEST SPRINGFIELD — West Springfield Park & Recreation Supervisor Julie Gray is calling families to come out for a fun-filled morning at the annual fishing derby on April 18.

Indivisible Northampton protest Citizens Bank over ICE detention financing

NORTHAMPTON — On April 3, members of Indivisible Northampton and local activists gathered on King Street to protest Citizens Bank’s financial ties to companies that operate ICE detention facilities.

Moulton makes Senate campaign stop in Holyoke

HOLYOKE — Seth Moulton thinks the U.S. Senate could use a bit of a tune up.

Sheriff’s Department to halt Congamond Lakes patrols

SOUTHWICK — Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi announced on March 25 the commonwealth was withholding $26 million in funding, which is forcing him to make significant cuts to the department’s budget, including eliminating water safety patrols on Congamond Lakes.

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