Historic home owner made to fix mistakes after ignoring rules
SPRINGFIELD — The owner of a fire ravaged home in the Forest Park Heights Historic District was told to fix his mistakes after he renovated the building without the approval of the Historical Commission or the proper permits.
Easthampton tenants win eviction cases through pre-trial mediation
EASTHAMPTON — Two Pine Valley tenants have won their eviction cases following what they and many other tenants of Pine Valley Realty have called unfair hikes in rent.
Easthampton City Council shelves school funding act
EASTHAMPTON — At its Feb. 18 meeting, the Easthampton City Council dismissed the adoption of an act that would have allowed additional funding methods for the School Department, leading it to discuss possible adjustments to the city’s charter.
Hampden continues to look over regional agreement, discusses position on capital costs
HAMPDEN — At the Hampden Selectboard meeting on Feb. 17, discussion continued on the regional agreement for governing the schools in the Hampden-Wilbraham Region School District and recent changes made.
Longmeadow’s ‘Dueling Pianos’ offers a night out for parents
LONGMEADOW — The Longmeadow Educational Excellence Foundation will be hosting “Dueling Pianos” on Feb. 28 at Twin Hills Country Club. The event features two pianists who take audience requests on songs for an interactive, high-energy show with cocktails, dancing and community spirit.
City Council approves funding for new golf course walk-in cooler after much debate
CHICOPEE — A mayor’s order totaling $69,250 for a new walk-in cooler and a permanent pad for the freezer at the Chicopee Country Club golf course sparked much debate during the Feb. 17 City Council meeting.
Residents vote against financing for Basket Street project
HUNTINGTON — A Special Town Meeting scheduled for Feb. 11 in Stanton Hall to discuss covering the costs for the Basket Street Water Main Extension project resulted in a unanimous no vote at the recommendation of the Selectboard.
Nonprofit group will build dog park off Hudson Drive in Southwick
SOUTHWICK — A nonprofit group that has been working to secure a location to build a dog park in town announced at the Select Board meeting on Feb. 9 that it has a property and plans for the park, and that it will gift it to the town at no cost to the taxpayer when completed.
Hampden continues to look over regional agreement, discusses position on capital costs
HAMPDEN — At the Hampden Selectboard meeting on Feb. 17, discussion continued on the regional agreement for governing the schools in the Hampden-Wilbraham Region School District and recent changes made.
Longmeadow’s ‘Dueling Pianos’ offers a night out for parents
LONGMEADOW — The Longmeadow Educational Excellence Foundation will be hosting “Dueling Pianos” on Feb. 28 at Twin Hills Country Club. The event features two pianists who take audience requests on songs for an interactive, high-energy show with cocktails, dancing and community spirit.
City Council approves funding for new golf course walk-in cooler after much debate
CHICOPEE — A mayor’s order totaling $69,250 for a new walk-in cooler and a permanent pad for the freezer at the Chicopee Country Club golf course sparked much debate during the Feb. 17 City Council meeting.
Residents vote against financing for Basket Street project
HUNTINGTON — A Special Town Meeting scheduled for Feb. 11 in Stanton Hall to discuss covering the costs for the Basket Street Water Main Extension project resulted in a unanimous no vote at the recommendation of the Selectboard.
Nonprofit group will build dog park off Hudson Drive in Southwick
SOUTHWICK — A nonprofit group that has been working to secure a location to build a dog park in town announced at the Select Board meeting on Feb. 9 that it has a property and plans for the park, and that it will gift it to the town at no cost to the taxpayer when completed.
Southwick answers lawsuit with motion to dismiss
SOUTHWICK — In a motion made by the town to answer a lawsuit filed against it by Southwick Care LLC, it said the limited liability company didn’t exhaust all “administrative avenues” before filing the civil lawsuit in Hampden Superior Court, and therefore, should be dismissed.
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