Bishop sworn in as Westfield fire chief
WESTFIELD — After Eric Bishop was sworn in as the city’s newest fire chief in the Council Chamber of City Hall on April 21, he promised that he would use his tenure as an “opportunity to rebuild trust.”
So That Reminds Me: Strife in South Hadley — a Small Town Budget Crisis with Big Stakes
On the latest episode of “So That Reminds Me” regular host Tyler Garnet was put into the guest chair as hosts Dennis Hackett and Ryan Feyre talked with him about the budget issues in South Hadley and the challenges covering a difficult budget season.
Students consider future financing challenges at Credit for Life
WESTFIELD — As students from area high schools made their way around the booths at Credit for Life, set up in the Westfield High School gymnasium on April 8, they grappled with how they would manage their future finances as 25-year-olds in their chosen careers.
Westfield superintendent: reentry facility will have negative impact
WESTFIELD — Superintendent Stefan Czaporowski recently sent a letter to families addressing proactive steps that the Westfield Public School District is taking in the event that a plan to open a reentry facility at 182/184 Southampton Road moves forward.
Pine Grove restoration work is now underway in Northampton
NORTHAMPTON — Construction work for the Pine Grove restoration project is officially underway.