Northampton receives funding for Main Street construction
NORTHAMPTON — The city of Northampton has received a $25,000 grant from the state to assist with “construction mitigation efforts” for their impending Main Street redesign process.
The Big 3: A Halloween candy bag of R&B and rap
The last column I wrote featured a limited scope in genre, but with Halloween just around the corner, I want to provide a mixed bag of treats this time around. Below are some of my favorite R&B and rap songs I have been listening to over the past couple weeks.
East Longmeadow Planning Board approves outdoor dining for Mazatlan Mexican Restaurant
EAST LONGMEADOW — During its regular meeting on Oct. 15, the East Longmeadow Planning Board unanimously approved an amendment to a special permit to allow Mazatlan Mexican Restaurant to utilize outdoor dining each year from April to October.
Smith College educators officially unionize
NORTHAMPTON — The early childhood educators at Smith College Center for Early Childhood have officially unionized, joining five other groups of Smith College workers that have unionized over the past 10 months.
Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School Committee supports passage of MCAS question
WILBRAHAM — With less than a month to go before the Nov. 5 general election, the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School Committee voted to support the passage of ballot Question 2, which would repeal the high school graduation requirement for passing the MCAS test.