Contract renewals for town employees top Select Board agenda again
SOUTHWICK — The Select Board was supposed to discuss the possibility of renewing the personal contract with Town Accountant Laura Fletcher at its meeting on Aug. 3.
Two separate incidents involving pedestrian accidents occurred on Aug. 4
WESTFIELD — Police said that a woman and a teenager on a bicycle were seriously injured in two separate incidents on Aug. 4 after being struck by vehicles, including one at the crosswalk on Franklin Street, where a wheelchair-bound man was struck and killed in 2024.
Healey’s $100M supplemental education boost could offset Westfield preschool cuts
WESTFIELD — Superintendent Stefan Czaporowski said the supplemental budget of $100 million for education filed by Gov. Maura Healey on July 15 would bring in more than $500,000 to Westfield Public Schools if it passes.
Senior residents celebrate free internet service at Dom Polski apartments
CHICOPEE — Dom Narodowy Polski apartment residents were joined on Aug. 5 by U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, local officials and other representatives to celebrate free broadband upgrades at the senior housing property.
Vieau announces new chief HR officer; Chicopee City Council tables appointment until further scrutiny
CHICOPEE — Chicopee is on the verge of a new chief human resources officer after Mayor John Vieau announced the appointment of Bianca Janeczek at the Aug. 4 City Council meeting.
Caribbean Carnival & Parade to bring colors, music to Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — Get ready for vibrant colors, lively music and dancing in the street as the Springfield Caribbean Carnival & Parade returns on Saturday, Aug. 15.