Proposed Springfield budget tops $1 billion for first time
SPRINGFIELD — For the first time, the Springfield city budget is expected to be more than $1 billion for fiscal year 2027.
Fenton stages bid for District 8 seat on Governor’s Council
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield City Councilor Michael Fenton has announced that he will run against incumbent Tara Jacobs to represent Western Massachusetts on the Governor’s Council.
Agawam councilors, residents question intersection project
AGAWAM — The community turned out in force on April 27 to ask questions of Mayor Christopher Johnson and department heads about the need to change an intersection at the cost of a beloved business’s parking lot.
Warm weather means more motorcycle rides — and crashes
When the weather is warm and the roads are dry, many motorcyclists take to the street.
Massachusetts Senate passes sweeping environmental bond bill
The Massachusetts Senate recently voted 36-3 in favor of a $3.64 billion bill to address climate change, protect the state’s natural resources and make much needed infrastructure improvements across the state, including in Western Massachusetts.