


Public urges no cuts to music as budget is passed
School Committee member Timothy Collins, wearing a shirt that reads “Fund our Future,” speaks at the March 6 School Committee meeting.Reminder Publishing photo by Sarah Heinonen WILBRAHAM — The Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School Committee voted to approve a $41.46...
East Longmeadow Town Council to continue Finance Oversight Committee use, with stipulations
EAST LONGMEADOW — As a decision on the fiscal year 2026 budget approaches, the East Longmeadow Town Council discussed whether to eschew the use of the Financial Oversight Committee or continue with past practices.

State commission takes testimony on antisemitism in K-12 schools
LONGMEADOW — In the auditorium of the Springfield Jewish Community Center in Longmeadow, state legislators, invited speakers and members of the local Jewish community gathered for a hearing by the state’s Special Commission on Combating Antisemitism.

A look at the Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade’s history
HOLYOKE — It started the way so many great things have begun. With an idea, and some willing hands.

STGRSD teacher honored with Excellence in Teaching Award
SOUTHWICK — Being recognized as this year’s recipient of the Pioneer Valley Excellence in Teaching Award for the Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District, Advance Placement English teacher Matthew Sterlein understands the honor is about more than just teaching.