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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.

Longmeadow resident pushes for safer streets with aggressive dog ordinance amendment

LONGMEADOW — Longmeadow resident Sally Hage is taking action by proposing a dangerous dog amendment to the town’s animal control ordinance after an attack left her dog on the brink of death.

STRM: Revitalize CDC’s #GreenNFit Day returns April

SPRINGFIELD — Volunteers from all around the area and beyond will work on restoring homes by participating in Revitalize Community Development Corporation’s #GreenNFit Day on April 25.

FARM Bill to support commonwealth’s farmers

The state is now one step closer to giving farmers what they need to better thrive in their respective environments.

Evelyn Harris to be honored at community sing-in

NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton Community Music Center will honor the memory of longtime member Evelyn Harris with the Evelyn Harris Community Sing-In at First Churches of Northampton on Thursday, April 30, at 7 p.m.

Southwick answers lawsuit for alleged water overbilling

SPRINGFIELD — After Southwick’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a limited liability company that owns and operates Southwick Village, the town answered the original complaint in Hampden Superior Court on March 27, denying it overcharged the assisted living facility.

HWRSD to notify staff of potential for more layoffs

WILBRAHAM — The Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District School Committee is notifying its staff about the possibility of more layoffs in the fiscal year 2027 reductions, cited as allowing staff to prepare for the “worst case scenario” by School Committee member Tim Collins.

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