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HWRSD regional agreement ready for Wilbraham and Hampden vote

WILBRAHAM — After nearly four years of work on the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District regional agreement, the end is almost near.

East Longmeadow schools inching closer to phone-free schools

EAST LONGMEADOW — The East Longmeadow School Committee is continuing discussion on the rollout and implementation of phone-free school days.

Westfield schools face $1.2 million budget deficit two months in

WESTFIELD — Westfield Public Schools Director of Finance Shannon Barry said that, only two months into the fiscal year, the district already has a $1.2 million deficit, a number that is likely to grow.

NORTHAMPTON — Discussions are underway in the city about a potential replacement for the EJ Gare Parking Garage, after Hoffman Architects and Engineers recommended demolishing the 37-year-old garage.

So That Reminds Me: Breaking down the ballot questions

EAST LONGMEADOW — With Massachusetts voters facing nine questions on the ballot this year, “So That Reminds Me” Hosts Chris Maza, Tyler Garnet and Ryan Feyre sat down to break down this year’s questions.

Easthampton City Council approves divestment resolution in front of packed crowd

EASTHAMPTON — Nearly two hours of public comment and 45 minutes of City Council deliberation morphed into collective jubilation inside City Hall on Oct. 21.

Open Studios welcomes public back to highlight Eastworks community

EASTHAMPTON — The greater Easthampton community is once again invited to the Eastworks building the weekend of Nov. 7-8 for its annual Open Studios event, where local artists, makers, performers, nonprofits, and entrepreneurs will open their doors to the public.

New West Side committee begins work on Big E Trust analysis

WEST SPRINGFIELD — The newly formed West Springfield Big E Strategic Advisory Committee officially held its first meeting on Oct. 20, kicking off a six-month process to dive deep into the trust and partnership with the Eastern States Exposition.

First C3 meeting brings police, Indian Orchard community together

SPRINGFIELD — About a dozen residents filled seats in the Indian Orchard Community Center. Several officers from the Springfield Police Department, members of Hampden County District Attorney’s Office and community organizations sat behind a U-shaped set of tables in the room. The residents had concerns; the police were there to listen.

Poll warden shares perspective on voting in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD — After 15 years working the polls in Springfield’s elections, Warden Lillian Lisojo said she has a lot of confidence in the voting process.

First C3 meeting brings police, Indian Orchard community together

SPRINGFIELD — About a dozen residents filled seats in the Indian Orchard Community Center. Several officers from the Springfield Police Department, members of Hampden County District Attorney’s Office and community organizations sat behind a U-shaped set of tables in the room. The residents had concerns; the police were there to listen.

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