Akers sworn in as next Springfield police superintendent
Springfield Police Supt. Larry Akers was sworn into office at a ceremony on April 10 at Symphony Hall.Photo credit: Focus Springfield SPRINGFIELD — A packed crowd at Symphony Hall, including a wide representation of community members, government and religious leaders,...Join HomeFront Strong in golf tournament to help veterans
PALMER — HomeFront Strong wants teams of four to take a swing at their fundraising golf tournament – Operation Soaring Eagle – on May 3 to help support their mission of serving veterans. “Soaring Eagle is not just a golf tournament; it’s a community-driven endeavor...Palmer to host townwide clean-up event for Earth Day April 20
PALMER — Each April, people take to the streets, rivers and fields to pitch in to clean up their patch of the planet. On April 20, the town of Palmer will host its annual townwide Earth Day Cleanup event. Palmer has been hosting townwide community clean-ups for Earth...Butterfly garden to be constructed in memory of Ludlow teacher
LUDLOW — In the coming weeks, a butterfly garden and memorial plaque will be placed at one of the raised flower beds outside of Harris Brook Elementary School in memory of former Ludlow teacher Elizabeth “Betsy” Koscher. Koscher taught second and later fourth grade...Ludlow WIC office reopens to support families and dispel misconceptions
LUDLOW — Ludlow families have a new option for support with the reopening of the Women, Infants and Children program office after closing for four years.