Holyoke takes next step toward building new middle school
HOLYOKE — Holyoke is a step closer to building a new middle school.
Christensen voices optimism during East Longmeadow’s FY27 budget presentation
EAST LONGMEADOW — East Longmeadow Town Manager Tom Christensen said the town is seeing a full budget increase of 2.3% for fiscal year 2027, citing it as “good planning and budgeting,” rather than unfortunate.
Agawam High School seniors honored for academic achievement
AGAWAM — Entering Agawam High School as a ninth grader Kamiyah Ward felt she didn’t have the best grades. So, she focused on changing that.
West Springfield school officials present reductions in revised level funded budget
WEST SPRINGFIELD — The West Springfield School Department is looking at a number of reductions to positions and expenses after Mayor William Reichelt asked the School Committee to reduce the original level service recommendation by $3 million for a level funded budget.
East Longmeadow School Committee assigns new chair, vice chair
EAST LONGMEADOW — The East Longmeadow School Committee is beginning a new chapter as it voted unanimously to reorganize in anticipation of Dr. Joanne Menard’s start date as superintendent on July 1.
No Kings III draws smaller, still determined crowd in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — About 1,000 people, bundled up against the cold, stood shoulder-to-shoulder in Court Square, with colorful signs lifted overhead that read “No Kings,” and “Defend Democracy.”
Northampton City Council votes to maintain water, sewer rates
NORTHAMPTON — During its March 19 meeting, the Northampton City Council unanimously approved an order to maintain the same water and sewer rates from the previous year for fiscal year 2027.
Pet food drive to benefit Easthampton Community Center
EASTHAMPTON — Local groups are coming together to host a pet food drive on Saturday, April 25, to benefit the furry friends of the community.
West Springfield school officials present reductions in revised level funded budget
WEST SPRINGFIELD — The West Springfield School Department is looking at a number of reductions to positions and expenses after Mayor William Reichelt asked the School Committee to reduce the original level service recommendation by $3 million for a level funded budget.
East Longmeadow School Committee assigns new chair, vice chair
EAST LONGMEADOW — The East Longmeadow School Committee is beginning a new chapter as it voted unanimously to reorganize in anticipation of Dr. Joanne Menard’s start date as superintendent on July 1.
No Kings III draws smaller, still determined crowd in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — About 1,000 people, bundled up against the cold, stood shoulder-to-shoulder in Court Square, with colorful signs lifted overhead that read “No Kings,” and “Defend Democracy.”
Northampton City Council votes to maintain water, sewer rates
NORTHAMPTON — During its March 19 meeting, the Northampton City Council unanimously approved an order to maintain the same water and sewer rates from the previous year for fiscal year 2027.
Pet food drive to benefit Easthampton Community Center
EASTHAMPTON — Local groups are coming together to host a pet food drive on Saturday, April 25, to benefit the furry friends of the community.
Southwick’s sewer rates see small increase, subsidy unchanged
SOUTHWICK — Unchanged for nearly a year and a half, the sewer rates for residents and businesses will increase slightly starting April 1, while the town’s subsidy to offset the sewer department’s annual shortfall will remain unchanged.
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