Agawam STEM teacher wins award; highlights district’s programs
AGAWAM — Roberta Doering Middle School STEM teacher Tammy Rumplik was announced as a co-winner for 2025 Massachusetts STEM Teacher of the Year at the Massachusetts STEM summit on May 7.
Anderson narrowly voted onto Southwick Select Board
SOUTHWICK — Select Board candidate Russ Anderson outpolled challenger John Cain by 20 votes to take the open seat in what could be called a low-key campaign during the annual municipal election on May 13.
Springfield City Council joins fight against termination of EPA grant
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield City Council is lending its voice after the Environmental Protection Agency announced the termination of 800 grants across the country, including $20 million in Springfield.
Opponents urge lawmakers to erase advantage of legacy admissions
BOSTON — Nearly two years after the Supreme Court ended race-conscious affirmative action college admissions policies, education reform advocates say its past time to also end the practice of allowing higher education institutions to give admissions preferences to relatives of alumni or high-paying donors.
Westfield School Committee tables vote on $75.5M budget
WESTFIELD — During the School Committee meeting on May 5, Finance Subcommittee Chair Bo Sullivan made a motion for approval of the fiscal year 2026 budget of $75.5 million, and then said his ultimate goal was not to vote on it tonight.
Easthampton among Climate Leadership Communities announced by state
EASTHAMPTON — The Healey-Driscoll administration announced the Department of Energy Resources, or DOER, has certified the first group of Climate Leader Communities for the state, and the city of Easthampton has made the cut.