Curran asks Sarno administration to initiate public safety complex feasibility study
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield City Councilor Sean Curran believes now is the right time for the city to initiate a feasibility study for a new public safety complex.
Residents frustrated over L Project easements, communication
LONGMEADOW — The “L Project,” a Massachusetts Department of Transportation road redesign project estimated to take up to seven years, has moved into a new phase. Despite its goal of making portions of Longmeadow Street and several of the roadways around it safer and more efficient for vehicles, bicyclists and pedestrians, not everyone is happy about the project.
Safe Streets For All grant money to be used in Chicopee after delay
CHICOPEE — During the Feb. 4 City Council meeting, Planning and Development Department Director Lee Pouliot sent a communication to update the community on the Safe Streets For All grant that was awarded to Chicopee nearly two years ago.
Ford chosen for national fellowship to advance birth equity
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Mayoral Aide Shenell Ford was recently chosen to participate in the inaugural year of Vital Village Networks National Birth Justice Fellowship Program, an 18-month initiative that aims to advance birth equity across the country.
Central Hampshire Veterans Services to host benefits event
NORTHAMPTON — In an effort to showcase the benefits and services available for veterans and their families, Central Hampshire Veterans Services will be hosting a Veteran’s Benefits Event on Wednesday Feb. 26 from 4-6 p.m. at the Northampton Senior Center.
Big Brothers Big Sisters to host third karaoke fundraiser
NORTHAMPTON — In a Valentine-karaoke-theatrical-spectacular, the Iron Horse Music Hall will host the third annual “Big Love Little Performances: A Lip-sync & Karaoke Fundraiser” in support of the mission of the Center for Human Development, or CHD’s, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampshire County on Thursday, Feb. 13.