West Springfield hears from public on proposed general ordinance amendment
WEST SPRINGFIELD — A resident called a general ordinance amendment ‘taxation without representation’ during a public hearing at the West Springfield Town Council meeting on March 16.
Chicopee receives funding for phase 2 of Abbey Brook revitalization project
CHICOPEE — The City Council approved a $250,000 free cash appropriation for phase 2 of the Abbey Brook Revitalization project, which aims to restore and improve the entire Abbey Brook corridor.
Area chambers of commerce partner to Fill the Food Bank
For the past few years, six area chambers of commerce have banded together to address a need that affects the people they serve across Hampden County — food insecurity.
Moglin raises questions about proposed Southwick dog park
SOUTHWICK — When representatives of the Friends of the Southwick Dog Park announced it had a site just off Hudson Drive, they acknowledged that the property would bisect the proposed route of the Sam West/Hudson Drive connector, which one Select Board member said he has reservations about.
Holyoke joint committee addresses middle school, literacy and bus safety
HOLYOKE — The Holyoke City Council and School Committee Subcommittee hosted a joint committee meeting on March 12 to discuss a path toward a new middle school, the district’s current early literacy instructional model and bus safety.