BOSTON — Mental health care professionals throughout the state and Westfield’s state senator and representative are trying to push back against a proposal in Gov. Maura Healey’s fiscal year 2026 budget that would strip over $80 million from essential mental health programs and could mean the closing of the only facility in the state that provides specialized care to children.
HAMPDEN — The Hampden Selectboard and Wilbraham Select Board once again met on April 2 to discuss updating the regional agreement governing the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District.
EAST LONGMEADOW — For the first time in a long time, fireworks will not be lighting up the skies of East Longmeadow this Fourth of July.
HOLYOKE — In a demand letter sent to the city from MacMillan Law Offices on behalf of Holyoke 420, the business is requesting that Holyoke refunds all community impact fees it has collected over the years totaling nearly $300,000.
CHICOPEE — In its first meeting since the passing of longtime City Councilor Robert Zygarowski, the Chicopee City Council addressed its agenda while also paying tribute to its “out-of-chair” councilor.
NORTHAMPTON — The inaugural R.I.S.E. Fest, a festival honoring youth art and literature, is set for April 18 and 19 at the Northampton Arts Council building at 33 Hawley St.