by Amy Porter | May 16, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Westfield
WESTFIELD — The School Committee voted 6-1 to approve a budget after adding $1 million from reserve accounts and free cash. Committee member Michael Tirrell, the sole “no” vote on May 6, said he would not support the budget, because he felt strongly that one of the...
by Amy Porter | May 16, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Westfield
WESTFIELD — The Greening the Gateway Cities tree planting program, formerly confined to downtown sections of wards 2 and 3, is expanding its eligible planting zone to encompass all environmental justice neighborhoods in Westfield, increasing the area where the state...
by Amy Porter | May 16, 2024 | Hampden County, Hilltowns, Local News, Photo Slider
CHESTER — At an informational meeting on April 22, residents heard from Eversource why they should sell the Chester Municipal Electric Light Department to them. Earlier in the month, CMELD had given a presentation on why the electric utility should remain town-owned. Both presentations are posted at townofchester.net.
by Amy Porter | May 16, 2024 | Hilltowns, Local News
MONTGOMERY — Voters in Montgomery will decide on 17 warrant articles at the Annual Town Meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, May 20, in Town Hall. The majority of articles ask voters to approve the town budget for fiscal year 2025, with the exception of Article 1, which is a...
by Amy Porter | May 16, 2024 | Hilltowns, Local News
MONTGOMERY — The town election on May 4 saw a 45% voter turnout, with 229 ballots cast from the 640 registered to vote in Montgomery. The unofficial results are posted on the town website at montgomeryma.gov. Town Clerk Cheryl Masciadrelli said due to the high number...
