Ware, Palmer region to have methadone clinic
WARE — Last week, the Behavioral Health Network launched one of the handful of mobile methadone clinics in the commonwealth and the only such facility in Western Massachusetts.
Displaying Ten Commandments in schools won’t change a thing
When I first lived in Springfield from 1957 to 1962, I attended kindergarten, first and second grades. I remember the school days starting for the first and second grades with the Pledge of Allegiance, singing a patriotic song and then a prayer, often accompanied with a reading from the Bible.
Councilor believes Springfield water rate increase is justified
SPRINGFIELD — Two Springfield city councilors, who conducted a hearing on June 13 about increases in the city’s water rates and the safety of the water, are satisfied with the answers to questions they posed to representatives of the Springfield Water and Sewer Commission.
The biggest summer controversy? Ketchup on your hot dog
Ah, summer in Western Massachusetts and some traditional summer topics are emerging from the back of my brain.
Palmer Town Council listens to reaction to proposed FY25 budget
PALMER — Members of the public asked questions and expressed concerns about some of the budget item in the town’s fiscal year 2025 budget at Town Council meeting on June 10. `