East Longmeadow High School to address sharp decline in math achievement
EAST LONGMEADOW — The East Longmeadow High School winter status update revealed some new changes coming to the math department after a concerning dip in 10th grade math achievement levels.
New locations, lightning protocol for Agawam high school sports teams
AGAWAM — Ongoing construction for the new high school has forced many Agawam High School spring sports teams almost entirely off campus, AHS Athletic Director Karen Gomez said when she spoke at the School Committee’s March 10 meeting.
South Hadley superintendent presents $27.5M school budget ahead of override vote
SOUTH HADLEY — The South Hadley School Committee hosted its fiscal year 2027 budget hearing on March 11, where a $27.5 million budget was proposed to the committee by Superintendent Jennifer Voyik.
Chicopee’s Battle of the Badges returns for its 10th year
CHICOPEE — The Chicopee Police and Fire departments will lace up their skates to compete in the 10th annual Battle of the Badges charity hockey game.
Westfield Planning Board backs new police headquarters project
WESTFIELD — A new police station is well on its way in Westfield after the city’s Planning Board unanimously approved the site plan, stormwater permit and special permit for the project.
Council transfers golf funds, Bitzas continues pushback
AGAWAM — After paying off a loan for a golf cart 22 months early, the Agawam Municipal Golf Course was recognized at the Agawam City Council’s March 2 meeting.
Pioneer Valley Trading Co. wants opportunity to grow marijuana
SOUTHWICK — When the owner of Pioneer Valley Trading Co. agreed to a host agreement with the town to open a recreational marijuana dispensary, he said that he would eventually return to ask for permission to start a grow operation, which he did during the Select Board meeting on March 2.
Bishop named Westfield’s next fire chief
WESTFIELD — Marking a new chapter in leadership for the Westfield Fire Department, Eric Bishop was appointed two weeks ago by the Fire Commission as the department’s incoming fire chief. He will replace current Chief Patrick Egloff when he retires in April.
Chicopee’s Battle of the Badges returns for its 10th year
CHICOPEE — The Chicopee Police and Fire departments will lace up their skates to compete in the 10th annual Battle of the Badges charity hockey game.
Westfield Planning Board backs new police headquarters project
WESTFIELD — A new police station is well on its way in Westfield after the city’s Planning Board unanimously approved the site plan, stormwater permit and special permit for the project.
Council transfers golf funds, Bitzas continues pushback
AGAWAM — After paying off a loan for a golf cart 22 months early, the Agawam Municipal Golf Course was recognized at the Agawam City Council’s March 2 meeting.
Pioneer Valley Trading Co. wants opportunity to grow marijuana
SOUTHWICK — When the owner of Pioneer Valley Trading Co. agreed to a host agreement with the town to open a recreational marijuana dispensary, he said that he would eventually return to ask for permission to start a grow operation, which he did during the Select Board meeting on March 2.
Bishop named Westfield’s next fire chief
WESTFIELD — Marking a new chapter in leadership for the Westfield Fire Department, Eric Bishop was appointed two weeks ago by the Fire Commission as the department’s incoming fire chief. He will replace current Chief Patrick Egloff when he retires in April.
Students learn to skate with Olympian, Thunderbirds
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Square One pre-school students were treated to an Olympic sized ice-skating lesson during a field trip to the Olympia Ice Center in West Springfield on March 12.
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