Voyik appointed new South Hadley school superintendent
SOUTH HADLEY — During its May 15 School Committee meeting, the committee approved the appointment of Assistant Superintendent Jennifer Voyik as the district’s next superintendent.
Chicopee educators seek end to workplace violence
CHICOPEE — For the second consecutive year, Chicopee educators spoke out during public comment at the May 21 School Committee meeting, sharing stories of students being physically abusive toward teachers.
West Springfield hosts public hearing for proposed $134 million budget
WEST SPRINGFIELD — The West Springfield Town Council hosted a public hearing during its May 19 meeting for its fiscal year 2026 capital and operating budget, which is proposed to be approximately $134 million, a 4.54% or $5.8 million increase from FY25.
Western Massachusetts Baseball Hall of Fame to welcome new members
The Western Massachusetts Baseball Hall of Fame will be inducting six new members who have made significant contributions to baseball in the region. The induction ceremony will take place on Thursday, June 5, at 6 p.m. at the Wyckoff Country Club, 233 Easthampton Rd., Holyoke.
So That Reminds Me: raising foster care awareness
May is Foster Care Awareness Month and All Our Kids launched a public service campaign aimed at raising awareness of the unique challenges faced by foster families and the state of foster care in Western Massachusetts.