
Wilbraham Select Board eyes tight deadline while hiring new police officer
WILBRAHAM — At the July 14 Select Board meeting, Cole Rigney was hired as a police officer, but the condensed timeline for the hiring left Select Board member Marc Ducey with “concerns.”
Longmeadow Public Schools accepts out of state student
LONGMEADOW — The School Committee voted to approve the enrollment of an out-of-state student, the first in several years, said Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Business Thomas Mazza.
Longmeadow celebrates oldest resident with the Golden Cane
LONGMEADOW — More than a century ago, Ivan Kobzar was born in what was then the Soviet Union. Now 102 years old, he has made a life for himself and his family in the United States, calling Longmeadow his home for the past 27 years.
Water users may see rate hike to cover $2 million project
WILBRAHAM — The Board of Water Commissioners met on July 18 to discuss a potential water rate increase to pay for a major infrastructure project that is expected to cost $2 million.
Springfield City Council approves nearly $3M grant for city projects
SPRINGFIELD — A $2.9 million Municipal Community Mitigation Grant from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission for six projects throughout Springfield was approved by the City Council during its July 14 meeting.
Southwick Ag Commission is again hosting Open Farm Day in August
SOUTHWICK — For the third consecutive year, the town’s Agricultural Commission is organizing its annual Open Farm Day, which has quickly become one of the summer’s “go to” events in town.
Business offers pool time to Westfield residents
WESTFIELD — Clancy Kaye, president and CEO of Pioneer Valley Fiberglass Pools & Spas has opened one of its pools to Westfield residents as a way to beat the heat and as a thank you to the city.
Fiesta Patronales returns to Holyoke for fourth annual event
HOLYOKE — Holyoke will once again be hosting a four-day celebration, Fiestas Patronales de Holyoke, to showcase a portion of the rich cultural diversity that defines the city of Holyoke.
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