Chicopee sets FY26 tax rate with increase
CHICOPEE — During a Nov. 6 meeting, the Chicopee City Council officially accepted a fiscal year 2026 residential tax rate of $15.24 per $1,000, a $.08 increase from the FY25 rate.
Donors make difference for food pantry clients in Southwick
SOUTHWICK — When it appeared the U.S. Department of Agriculture would pause SNAP benefits for November because of the government shutdown, beneficiaries were worried and confused about what would happen to them, Our Community Food Pantry helped calm their fears and offered food to everyone in need.
State backs Springfield’s Breakfast in the Classroom
SPRINGFIELD — It was 8:30 a.m., the start of another school day. Children filed into their classrooms at Rebecca M. Johnson School.
East Longmeadow School Committee recognizes Pahl, forms screening committee
EAST LONGMEADOW — At the Nov. 3 East Longmeadow School Committee meeting, the committee recognized Food Service Director Lori Pahl and voted in the town’s Superintendent Screening Committee.
Chestnut Street warehouse approval includes intersection funds
EAST LONGMEADOW — After several hours of public hearings, points and counterpoints made by lawyers and discussions about the turning radius of large vehicles, the East Longmeadow Planning Board voted 4-0 on Nov. 4 to approve the site plan for a group of warehouses at 330 Chestnut St.
Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School Committee discusses MSBA projects, competency determination
WILBRAHAM — An update to the ongoing projects with the Massachusetts School Building Authority was provided at the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School Committee meeting on Nov. 3.