by Michael Ballway | Apr 10, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, West Springfield
WEST SPRINGFIELD — For three Town Council members considering plans to build a new elementary school, the question was “why rush,” especially as the planning process will take years. But for a majority of the Town Council, the response was: Why wait longer than...
by Michael Ballway | Apr 3, 2024 | Hilltowns, Local News
OTIS — Those who wish to run for local government in the town of Otis have until April 9 to submit the proper forms to the town clerk’s office. This year, candidates will run for a three-year Selectboard term, a one-year moderator term, a one-year tree warden term, a...
by Michael Ballway | Apr 3, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, West Springfield
WEST SPRINGFIELD — The last million dollars of pandemic relief funds will upgrade offices and playgrounds at several schools. West Springfield School Committee member Kathleen Alevras, chair of the Facilities Subcommittee, told her colleagues on March 26 that the...
by Michael Ballway | Mar 27, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, West Springfield
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Councilors this month wanted more details before they could get behind plans for a new elementary school. The mayor wants to ask for a new school now and fine-tune the details as the proposal moves through the system. Which approach the town takes...
by Michael Ballway | Mar 21, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Westfield
WESTFIELD — After successfully duplicating the classroom via the internet, the Westfield Virtual School is looking at an online version of another pillar of high school: sports. “It’s essentially playing video games, but you’re doing it competitively,” Principal Stacy...
