Northampton projects receive more than $1M in federal funding
NORTHAMPTON — Northampton is receiving two federal grant awards courtesy of U.S. Congressman Jim McGovern that total more than $1 million.
Moglin raises questions about proposed Southwick dog park
SOUTHWICK — When representatives of the Friends of the Southwick Dog Park announced it had a site just off Hudson Drive, they acknowledged that the property would bisect the proposed route of the Sam West/Hudson Drive connector, which one Select Board member said he has reservations about.
Holyoke joint committee addresses middle school, literacy and bus safety
HOLYOKE — The Holyoke City Council and School Committee Subcommittee hosted a joint committee meeting on March 12 to discuss a path toward a new middle school, the district’s current early literacy instructional model and bus safety.
Westfield City Council passes first vote to change regular meeting time
WESTFIELD — After a lengthy discussion, the City Council took a first vote of 9-4 to change the time of regular City Council meetings from 7 p.m. to 6 p.m. at its March 5 meeting.
Springfield Prep Charter School celebrates Black history
SPRINGFIELD — A couple of hundred people honored Black history at Springfield Prep Charter School’s second annual Black History Month Celebration.
Southwick Select Board split on supporting meals tax
SOUTHWICK — The discussion held by the Select Board before it decided to support having Town Meeting vote up or down on implementing a meals tax in town might be described as snippy.
City councilors examine issue of potholes plaguing Springfield motorists
SPRINGFIELD — Spring in New England is pothole season and this year the roadway nuisance has been particularly egregious.
Easthampton Wellness creates community hub for mental health, substance use resources
EASTHAMPTON — Organizers recently celebrated the launch of a new resource to help those who have been directly or indirectly impacted by substance use or mental health issues.
Westfield City Council passes first vote to change regular meeting time
WESTFIELD — After a lengthy discussion, the City Council took a first vote of 9-4 to change the time of regular City Council meetings from 7 p.m. to 6 p.m. at its March 5 meeting.
Springfield Prep Charter School celebrates Black history
SPRINGFIELD — A couple of hundred people honored Black history at Springfield Prep Charter School’s second annual Black History Month Celebration.
Southwick Select Board split on supporting meals tax
SOUTHWICK — The discussion held by the Select Board before it decided to support having Town Meeting vote up or down on implementing a meals tax in town might be described as snippy.
City councilors examine issue of potholes plaguing Springfield motorists
SPRINGFIELD — Spring in New England is pothole season and this year the roadway nuisance has been particularly egregious.
Easthampton Wellness creates community hub for mental health, substance use resources
EASTHAMPTON — Organizers recently celebrated the launch of a new resource to help those who have been directly or indirectly impacted by substance use or mental health issues.
Springfield resident stranded in Lebanon aids humanitarian efforts
BEIRUT, LEBANON — It is hard to be away from home for extended periods. Harder still when one is in a war zone.
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