Chicopee Committee discusses more local control over school budget
CHICOPEE — The Committee of the Whole discussed adopting Chapter 329 of the Acts of 1987, an act increasing local control over the annual school budget, during its May 6 meeting.
Chicopee PD receives grant to help with opioid crisis
CHICOPEE — During the City Council meeting on May 7, the group accepted and discussed the Community Oriented Policing Services Anti-Heroin Grant for $10,000 which is said to be used to locate and investigate illicit activity of the distribution of opioids.
Reminder Publishing executive editor honored with accolades
EAST LONGMEADOW — Payton North, Reminder Publishing’s executive editor, was visiting and laughing with friends when she got a call that she had won the Outstanding Young Alumni Achievement Award from Western New England University, where she earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees.
HPS makes school day adjustments to help teachers
HOLYOKE — In order to better support teacher development and ultimately improve teacher retention, Holyoke Public Schools is modifying students’ schedules by releasing one hour early on Wednesdays as part of a pilot next school year.
Holyoke celebrates National Day of Prayer
HOLYOKE — A sunny and beautiful spring day was the backdrop for Holyoke’s National Day of Prayer ceremony outside City Hall on May 2, where the public gathered for a celebration of prayer.