Friends of Forbes Library garden tour set to return June 14
NORTHAMPTON — The 31st annual Friends of Forbes Library Northampton Garden Tour will take place Saturday, June 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine.
Springfield’s SBA office closure criticized by lawmakers
SPRINGFIELD — Calling it a “nonsensical war against small businesses,” four major Massachusetts lawmakers are slamming the Department of Government Efficiency’s decision to close the Springfield Small Business Administration office on 1 Federal St.
No increase to Springfield water and sewer rates; new charge proposed
SPRINGFIELD — Although water and sewer rates are expected to remain level in fiscal year 2026, the Springfield Water and Sewer Commission is proposing a new charge to its customers accounts.
Holyoke Pride Committee announces schedule of events planned for June
HOLYOKE — With June being Pride Month, the Holyoke Pride Committee announced multiple events to celebrate LGBTQ+ pride, culminating with its biggest event, PrideFest on Saturday, June 21 at Veterans Park.
CPC recommends remaining CPA funding for projects in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — A couple weeks after sending its first round of Community Preservation Act funding recommendations to City Council, the Community Preservation Committee submitted its final round of suggestions during its May 20 meeting.
HWRSD avoids Town Meeting capital funding ‘crisis’
WILBRAHAM — At its May 15 meeting, the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School Committee debated the best course of action after the towns voted for different amounts for the school district budget than the committee had approved.