AMHERST — Amherst-Pelham Regional Public Schools Superintendent Dr. E. Xiomara Herman took time during the Amherst School Committee’s Aug. 20 meeting to provide a few updates around the district as the new school year is right around the corner.
EASTHAMPTON — Founded to advocate for children with disabilities and their families in line with federal and state special education laws, the Caregiver Advisory Network for Disability Opportunities, also known as CAN-DO, is celebrating its one-year anniversary as a group and their grown foundation in the community.
HOLYOKE — The Tourism Advisory Committee has announced it is accepting proposals for projects in line with the city’s Historic Tourism Plan and through the Mass Gaming Commission’s Community Mitigation Fund, the committee can fund three to five projects of up to $9,500 each for organizations whose projects and initiatives align with enhancing the city’s historic tourism assets.
HOLYOKE — The Care Center’s “Rowing Strong, Rowing Together” Young Parents Regatta is returning for its 24th year on Saturday, Aug. 24 at the Holyoke Rows Boathouse from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
EASTHAMPTON — Following Police Chief Robert Alberti’s announced retirement due to health reasons on July 31, the city now is preparing its search process to identify a new candidate.