Reminder Publishing executive editor honored with accolades
EAST LONGMEADOW — Payton North, Reminder Publishing’s executive editor, was visiting and laughing with friends when she got a call that she had won the Outstanding Young Alumni Achievement Award from Western New England University, where she earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees.
Senate introduces bill for universal free community college
On May 6, state Senate leaders revealed a new proposal for tuition-free, universal community college for all Massachusetts residents, dubbed MassEducate.
Longmeadow hosts antisemitism panel in response to swastika incident
LONGMEADOW — Longmeadow Public Schools hosted panel “Creating Affirming Spaces: Combatting Anti-Semitism” on May 2 at Longmeadow High School.
Oliveira leads lawmakers on district tour
LUDLOW — State Sen. Jake Oliveira (D-Ludlow) led a group of his fellow lawmakers on a “Sena-Tour” of the Pioneer Valley, highlighting areas of his district, including Belchertown and the Ludlow Mills.
Easthampton City Council adds a moment of silence to meetings
EASTHAMPTON — After an impassioned argument from City Councilor Koni Denham to replace the Pledge of Allegiance with a moment of silence at some City Council meetings, the council voted to add a moment of silence of up to one minute after the pledge.