WEST SPRINGFIELD — During the March 17 meeting, the Town Council approved a transfer of $150,000 from the reserve for wage negotiations account to the patrol officer’s account and the educational benefits account.
HOLYOKE — During the Development and Governmental Relations Committee on March 11, a policy designed to gain revenue from tax-exempt property owners was presented by Mayor Joshua Garcia and Collins Center associate Stephen E. Cirillo.
HOLYOKE — Before the Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade Weekend took place, the Holyoke City Council invited the St. Patrick’s Committee of Holyoke and 2025 award winners to be recognized during its March 18 meeting.
CHICOPEE — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation will be hosting a public hearing on Friday, April 3 at 6 p.m. at Liberty Church, 780 Chicopee St., to discuss the replacement of the Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Bridge.
CHICOPEE — To celebrate Women’s History Month, Ashley Batlle, owner of Beauty Batlles Lounge, an advanced beauty and wellness spa at 46 Cabot St., announced the Empower Her Confidence Drive, a month-long initiative to provide feminine hygiene products to teens in Chicopee and Holyoke schools.