Wilbraham voters approve capital expenses, reject meals tax
WILBRAHAM — Wilbraham voters considered the town’s budget, bylaws and citizen petition articles at its May 12 Town Meeting. While most items passed, it was not without debate.
Candidates for reelection dominate Hampden election ballot
HAMPDEN — Hampden is gearing up to its annual Town Election on Monday, May 19. Members of nearly all boards and committees in town are elected. All but three candidates are running for reelection and there are no contested races.
Westfield’s Flat Fast 5K expected to be largest yet
WESTFIELD — The Run Westfield Flat Fast 5K is returning on May 17 for its 11th year and organizers are anticipating its biggest race day and community event yet.
Opponents urge lawmakers to erase advantage of legacy admissions
BOSTON — Nearly two years after the Supreme Court ended race-conscious affirmative action college admissions policies, education reform advocates say its past time to also end the practice of allowing higher education institutions to give admissions preferences to relatives of alumni or high-paying donors.
Westfield School Committee tables vote on $75.5M budget
WESTFIELD — During the School Committee meeting on May 5, Finance Subcommittee Chair Bo Sullivan made a motion for approval of the fiscal year 2026 budget of $75.5 million, and then said his ultimate goal was not to vote on it tonight.
Southwick Town Meeting warrant has 28 articles for residents to vote on
SOUTHWICK — When residents gather in the auditorium at Southwick Regional School on Tuesday, May 20, they will be asked to vote on 28 articles that include borrowing for road repairs, requested allocations by the Community Preservation Committee and two citizens’ petitions.