BELCHERTOWN — While the May 20 Town Election fielded no contested races, the Select Board is gaining new representation with the addition of new members Whitney Kuhnlenz and Nina Miner.
WILBRAHAM — With only two contested races in the field, the May 18 Town Election saw a slightly higher return from voters, largely attributed to mail in voting, sparked by this year’s presidential election.
MONSON — A May 13 bus trip to the Massachusetts State House included local community members, part of the Massachusetts Residents Against Crumbling Foundations, an advocacy group made of homeowners from across the state who seek to raise awareness and work with lawmakers to pass legislation regarding issues concerning the construction of their homes and others like them.
SPRINGFIELD — Mayor Domenic Sarno, Police Superintendent Lawrence Akers and Hampden County Clerk Magistrate Donald Whitney joined other officials, supporters and community members for a May 17 ceremony unveiling a memorial street sign to honor former Clerk Magistrate Abbie Davies for her service to the Massachusetts Trial Court and the Springfield community.
SPRINGFIELD — Nearly $6.4 million in federal dollars is coming to Springfield, part of more than $155 million in funding statewide from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.