Wilbraham voters approve capital expenses, reject meals tax
WILBRAHAM — Wilbraham voters considered the town’s budget, bylaws and citizen petition articles at its May 12 Town Meeting. While most items passed, it was not without debate.
Candidates for reelection dominate Hampden election ballot
HAMPDEN — Hampden is gearing up to its annual Town Election on Monday, May 19. Members of nearly all boards and committees in town are elected. All but three candidates are running for reelection and there are no contested races.
Opponents urge lawmakers to erase advantage of legacy admissions
BOSTON — Nearly two years after the Supreme Court ended race-conscious affirmative action college admissions policies, education reform advocates say its past time to also end the practice of allowing higher education institutions to give admissions preferences to relatives of alumni or high-paying donors.
Three candidates for Planning Board on May 17 Wilbraham ballot
WILBRAHAM — Each May, Wilbraham voters elect residents to vote on their behalf in the town government and on the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School Committee. In total, 13 people are running for positions on nine boards and committees.
Hampden voters to consider budget, capital costs, building renovations
HAMPDEN — On May 12, the town of Hampden will conduct its spring Town Meeting at 7 p.m. in the cafeteria of the former Thornton W. Burgess School.