Holyoke City Council approves FY27 budget with minor cuts
HOLYOKE — The City Council passed a budget of approximately $213 million for fiscal year 2027, an increase of $8.97 million, or 4.4%, over FY26.
HTA claims teacher was let go as retaliation for union involvement
HOLYOKE — Members of the Holyoke Teachers Association and other educators gathered outside the School Committee meeting on June 22 to protest what they say was the retaliatory nonrenewal of Bob Williams contract, alleging the decision was intended to target master teachers for their union activity.
South Hadley Selectboard provides tax override updates during public feedback session
SOUTH HADLEY — While the town mulls over the possibility of hosting another tax override vote on Sept. 1, the Selectboard hosted a public input session during its regular meeting on June 16 to hear people’s feedback about this possibility.
Molina fills Ward 7 seat on Holyoke School Committee
HOLYOKE — Latitia Molina will join the Holyoke School Committee after the committee and City Council hosted a joint meeting on June 17 to finalize her appointment.
Cross outlines vision as new Chicopee fire chief
CHICOPEE — For the first time since 2019, Chicopee will have a new fire chief after former Deputy Fire Chief Matthew Cross was sworn into the position on June 16.