SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield City Council is appealing a recent ruling by the Massachusetts Appeals Court that gives more life to a controversial biomass plant proposal by Palmer Renewable Energy.
WESTFIELD — A Springfield man, who was a bus monitor for a company that provides transportation for people with physical and mental disabilities, was charged on May 20 in District Court on 16 counts of sexual assault, including two rapes, that occurred on a company bus involving a woman described as intellectually disabled, according to court documents.
HOLYOKE — During its May 27 meeting, the Holyoke School Committee approved the fiscal year 2026 budget of $135.3 million, which represents a spending increase of $6.4 million, or 5% from FY25.
NORTHAMPTON — The 31st annual Friends of Forbes Library Northampton Garden Tour will take place Saturday, June 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine.
SPRINGFIELD — Calling it a “nonsensical war against small businesses,” four major Massachusetts lawmakers are slamming the Department of Government Efficiency’s decision to close the Springfield Small Business Administration office on 1 Federal St.
SPRINGFIELD — Although water and sewer rates are expected to remain level in fiscal year 2026, the Springfield Water and Sewer Commission is proposing a new charge to its customers accounts.