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Cuts likely to worsen police struggle to provide resources

SPRINGFIELD — Springfield is among hundreds of cities around the country struggling with the issue of homelessness.

Owner of Congamond Road restaurant needs liquor license in his name

SOUTHWICK — With LakeView Tavern voluntarily closing in early November, the status of its liquor license was discussed during the Select Board’s meeting on Dec. 29 with the restaurant’s owner.

Public asked to join Northampton’s superintendent search committee

NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton School Committee is inviting the public to consider joining the Preliminary Superintendent Search Committee as the district seeks to hire a permanent superintendent to begin duties on July 1.

Screening committee chosen to find Holyoke’s next superintendent

HOLYOKE — The Holyoke School Committee met on Dec. 17 to review and approve a slate of candidates who will serve on the screening committee for the superintendent search.

Young adults spread holiday cheer in downtown Westfield

WESTFIELD — Young adults in the Westfield Public Schools Transition Program spread holiday cheer with annual caroling stops at downtown businesses and a special delivery to the Westfield Animal Shelter on the Monday before Christmas.

First phase of Stockbridge Stree building restoration complete

SPRINGFIELD — A part of Springfield’s history is one step closer to being brought back to life.

State to fund study on removal of Manhan River Dam

EASTHAMPTON — A dam removal study for the Manhan River Dam will be funded through the state after the Healey-Driscoll administration announced $350,000 toward supporting dam removal studies in seven municipalities.

Maintenance director provides updates on Chicopee school facility projects

CHICOPEE — Chicopee Public Schools Maintenance Director Scott Chapdelaine attended the Dec. 17 School Committee meeting to provide an update on the district’s facilities plan.

Chicopee introduced to returning, newly elected officials during inauguration ceremony

CHICOPEE — Recently elected officials were officially sworn in on Jan. 5 to serve their respective roles within the city.

Southwick Select Board approves Special Town Meeting warrant

SOUTHWICK — The Select Board voted unanimously to approve the warrant for the Special Town Meeting that included an additional article related to health insurance for the town’s retirees.

Officials, activists rally with city’s Somali community

SPRINGFIELD — “No more. We will not stand for injustices.” Those were the words of state Sen. Adam Gomez on Dec. 9 as he, his fellow legislators, educators, activists and community members gathered to stand in solidarity with the Somali Bantu community after President Donald Trump described them as “garbage.”

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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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