Springfield leaders talk addiction and gun violence at panel
SPRINGFIELD — State Rep. Bud Williams organized a panel discussion on addiction and gun violence hosted by the Bay Area Neighborhood Council.
North End residents ask questions about new Gerena School
SPRINGFIELD — Despite frequent downpours and a last-minute change in venue, about 50 people gathered in the cafeteria of Lincoln-Brightwood School to hear about plans for the new German Gerena Community School.
State awards $93M for MassMutual Center upgrades
SPRINGFIELD — On July 30, local and state officials announced a $93 million investment for the MassMutual Center.
Cooper’s accepting supply donations for Homework House
AGAWAM — Homework House has been chosen as the August recipient for Cooper’s Gifts Apparel’s Home Round Up program, which aims to collect donations for local organizations.
Residents, staff express concerns about school decisions
CHICOPEE — Staff members and parents spoke at public input during the June 17 School Committee meeting to express their concerns about recent terminations, hirings and turnover in Chicopee Public Schools.
Chicopee resident to compete in ‘Super Bowl of Safety’
CHICOPEE — Chicopee-based LTL Class A XPO driver Rich Sweeney is preparing to compete in the Super Bowl, but not the one that takes place in February.