Chicopee City Council approves funding for Anna Barry School project
CHICOPEE — The Anna E. Barry Elementary School project can officially move forward after the City Council voted 12-1 to approve the necessary bond funding at its Oct. 14 meeting.
Glasheen highlights district attendance and entry plan timeline
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Public Schools Superintendent Jackie Glasheen, who has officially been in her new role for a little over three months, shared the district’s attendance rates and her schedule for creating her entry plan during the Oct. 13 School Committee meeting.
So That Reminds Me: Oliveria returns for more hot button discussions
State Sen. Jake Oliveira made a return visit to Reminder Publishing’s bi-weekly podcast, “So That Reminds Me,” on Oct. 14. And during this visit, he was up for lively discussions on myriad topics, including the new Springfield courthouse, state funding reforms to better support communities, the Quabbin water use issue and much more.
Southwick Select Board releases security camera system draft policy
SOUTHWICK – At the board’s meeting on Oct. 5, Select Board Chair Douglas Moglin announced that the board had drafted a policy to set standards for the town’s security camera system, saying it was “something that had been brought up in a meeting several months ago.”
Work Opportunity Center unveils mural celebrating its history
SPRINGFIELD — The fall foliage is not the only thing bringing color to downtown Springfield.
Bear Hole Reservoir race supports student environmental programs
WEST SPRINGFIELD — West Springfield’s annual seven-mile race is returning to Bear Hole Reservoir on Nov. 7 to help fund the trail system’s upkeep and field trip opportunities for students.