Mutt Rescue receives earmark to help dogs find new homes
CHICOPEE — Mutt Rescue, located at 102 Grove St., received a legislative earmark to assist with its mission of rescuing dogs and helping them find their next home.
Asset Management Board approves new courthouse proposal
SPRINGFIELD — The city’s future construction of a new Springfield Regional Justice Center moved one step closer after the state’s Asset Management Board approved a proposal from the Massachusetts Executive Office of the Trial Court to pursue a long-term lease for the building, during its Jan. 21 meeting in Boston.
Springfield teachers union, School Department continue negotiations
SPRINGFIELD — Members of the School Department’s negotiating team told the School Committee during its Jan. 23 meeting that contract negotiations with the Springfield Education Association are still ongoing.
Puppolo says he plans to ‘fight for every penny’ for region
State Rep. Angelo Puppolo (D-Springfield) is entering his 19th year in the state Legislature, and he said his primary goal for 2025 is the same now as it has ever been: “fight for every penny” for the people of Western Massachusetts.
Chicopee Parade Committee to honor award recipients at President’s Dinner
CHICOPEE — The St. Patrick’s Parade Committee of Chicopee is hosting its annual President’s Dinner at the Portuguese American Club, 149 Exchange St., Chicopee on Saturday, Feb. 1, beginning at 6 p.m.
Springfield health director gives COVID-19 updates for winter season
SPRINGFIELD — Although the worst of COVID-19 may be behind us, Springfield’s Health and Human Services Commissioner Helen Caulton-Harris wants people to be cognizant of the disease’s current status at the local level.