by Ryan Feyre | Feb 14, 2025 | Hampden County, Local Headlines, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — The City Council approved an ordinance that gives most newly hired municipal employees two years to relocate to Springfield instead of the one year that was previously set in place.
by Ryan Feyre | Feb 14, 2025 | Hampden County, Local Headlines, Local News, Springfield
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.
by Sarah Heinonen | Feb 12, 2025 | Hampden County, Local Headlines, Local News, Longmeadow
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.
by Tyler Garnet | Feb 10, 2025 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local Headlines, Local News
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.
by Ryan Feyre | Feb 7, 2025 | Hampden County, Local Headlines, Local News, Springfield
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.
by Trent Levakis | Feb 7, 2025 | Hampshire County, Local Headlines, Local News, Northampton
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.