by Bill Zito | May 14, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Photo Slider, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — In the first of a series of scheduled community events geared toward motor vehicle safety, troopers with the Massachusetts State Police invited members of the community to their Springfield Barracks on Liberty Street for a free childcare seat inspection and installation program.
by Bill Zito | May 14, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD —Mayor Domenic Sarno released his administration’s budget recommendations for fiscal year 2025, reflecting a nearly 6% increase over last year.
by Bill Zito | May 14, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Ludlow
LUDLOW — At its May 7 meeting, the Board of Selectmen met with representatives from the Ludlow CARES Coalition who are pursuing program and operating expense reimbursement from the town’s opioid settlement funds.
by Tyler Lederer | May 14, 2024 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local News, Photo Slider, Southwick
Since December, the Agawam Community Artists and Artisans have been hosting “paint and sip”-style workshops to raise money for local food banks. Known as “Art with a Heart,” ACAA President Ceil Rossi described them as a “two-and-a-half-hour paint party.”
by Tyler Garnet | May 14, 2024 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
CHICOPEE — Chicopee Public Schools were recently awarded a Teacher Diversification Grant for $30,429.
The pilot grant program supports local School Department efforts to strengthen and diversify existing teacher recruitment and retention programs through federal Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief funds.
by Tyler Garnet | May 14, 2024 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local Headlines, Local News
CHICOPEE — Chicopee High School Guidance Counselor and coach Melissa Harms was nominated for the Massachusetts Women In Athletics Distinguished Service award. Every year, the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association Women in Leadership Committee recognizes...