SPRINGFIELD — The School Department’s fiscal year 2026 budget is officially available on Springfield Public Schools’ website, and a public hearing on the matter is scheduled for April 30 at Roger L. Putnam Technical Academy at 5 p.m.
Local fire departments received some much needed assistance from the state that will allow them to either purchase new gear or continue important safety programming.
NORTHAMPTON — Thanks to a recent grant, the Northampton Department of Health and Human Services, in collaboration with Tapestry Health and Craig’s Doors, is set to expand harm reduction services.
EASTHAMPTON — The Friends of the Easthampton Dog Park was denied its request for $31,000 in Community Preservation Act funding to begin work at the future site of the dog park within Nonotuck Park. The city’s Parks and Recreation Committee denied the request during its April 9 meeting.
LONGMEADOW — Get ready to belt out your favorite tunes and cheer on your neighbors at the first Great Longmeadow Karaoke Throwdown, a high-energy fundraiser hosted by Friends of Longmeadow Music, set for Tuesday, April 30, from 6-9 p.m. at the Meeting House.
SPRINGFIELD — Roughly 25 streets throughout the city will be bolstered by just over $5 million in state Chapter 90 funds after the City Council approved the allocation during its April 7 meeting.