CHICOPEE — Recently the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts received notice of its first federal funding cut this year which was that the United States Department of Agriculture canceled some food deliveries to the Food Bank through August, amounting to approximately $440,000 worth of food.
HAMPDEN — The Hampden Selectboard and Wilbraham Select Board once again met on April 2 to discuss updating the regional agreement governing the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District.
HOLYOKE — In a demand letter sent to the city from MacMillan Law Offices on behalf of Holyoke 420, the business is requesting that Holyoke refunds all community impact fees it has collected over the years totaling nearly $300,000.
HOLYOKE — A Sikh flag raising ceremony was hosted on April 1 at Holyoke City Hall to celebrate Vaisakhi, which marks the beginning of the New Year and honors the creation of the Khalsa and the Sikh articles of faith.
HOLYOKE — Although Pride Month is not until June, the Holyoke Pride Committee is getting ready to kick off its pride month celebrations with an event planned in April leading up to the full celebration in June.