HUNTINGTON — Jim Helems, who has served as animal control officer in Huntington for the past four years, is looking for residents to speak out about the new bylaw that passed at the town meeting on June 23, regarding dogs. Helems said he does not recommend the bylaw and may be forced to step down because of it.
NORTHAMPTON — A $50,000 grant has been awarded to The Sphere Northampton to launch the Sphere Westfield Mindshift Business Accelerator, an intensive business development program designed to support low-to moderate-income entrepreneurs in the Westfield community.
WESTFIELD — The Hampton Ponds Association will host its 67th annual Fourth of July parade on Friday, July 4, and will feature decorated floats, a tribute to local veterans, a raffle and speeches by local officials.
SOUTHWICK — During a joint meeting of the Select and Planning boards on June 23, members of both boards unanimously chose Giovanni Allsop to serve as associate member of the Planning Board instead of former Select Board member Jason Perron who applied for the position.
HOLYOKE — The Healey-Driscoll administration recently announced that they have awarded $281,000 in Work-Based Learning grants to 14 school districts across Massachusetts, including $24,976 to Holyoke Public Schools.
HOLYOKE — The City Council passed a budget of approximately $180 million for the fiscal year 2026 operating budget, about a $8 million increase from FY25.