Chicopee Committee discusses more local control over school budget
CHICOPEE — The Committee of the Whole discussed adopting Chapter 329 of the Acts of 1987, an act increasing local control over the annual school budget, during its May 6 meeting.
Chicopee PD receives grant to help with opioid crisis
CHICOPEE — During the City Council meeting on May 7, the group accepted and discussed the Community Oriented Policing Services Anti-Heroin Grant for $10,000 which is said to be used to locate and investigate illicit activity of the distribution of opioids.
Anita Anderson Cooper excited to become chorale’s next music director
SOUTH HADLEY — The South Hadley Chorale recently announced the appointment of Anita Anderson Cooper as its music director/conductor.
FY25 budget approved at Town Meeting after residents voice concerns
SOUTH HADLEY — Annual Town Meeting took place on May 8 and many residents took the chance to express their concerns with the fiscal year 2025 budget when it came up on the warrant with Article 10.
Senate introduces bill for universal free community college
On May 6, state Senate leaders revealed a new proposal for tuition-free, universal community college for all Massachusetts residents, dubbed MassEducate.