School Committee, City Council races make up Springfield ballot
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield general election is expected to be a busy one this year, with most incumbents experiencing a challenger or two.
Westfield High School to implement cell phone use pilot
WESTFIELD — While the state Legislature is currently pushing for a bell-to-bell cell phone ban in public schools, Westfield High School is planning to launch a pilot program in January that would limit which programs may be accessed in the school while still allowing use of cell phones for educational and emergency purposes.
Municipalities grateful for added road aid to tackle large backlog
Cities and towns across the commonwealth will receive an unexpected increase in their state aid for roadways, a welcomed relief in a particularly tight fiscal year.
Smith Voc. program to train adult ed students for culinary arts positions
NORTHAMPTON — Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School has been awarded $479,998 for its adult education programming to provide training to 60 participants for culinary arts positions this fall.
Velis key in legislation aimed at school phone use
State Sen. John VelisReminder Publishing file photo WESTFIELD — The Massachusetts State Senate has recently passed legislation aimed at limiting students’ access to personal electronic devices, including cell phones, during the entire school day with the final...
Hampden police chief search underway
HAMPDEN — The town of Hampden received applications for 12 people seeking to fill the police chief position vacated by Scott Trombly on July 17.