Holyoke’s Ward 5 School Committee candidates talk race
HOLYOKE — With the Nov. 4 general election less than a week away, Reminder Publishing sent questionnaires to Holyoke School Committee candidates on the ballot.
Way Finders breaks ground on affordable housing investment
HOLYOKE — On Oct. 22, Way Finders hosted a groundbreaking ceremony and site tour at its latest affordable housing development in Holyoke: Essex Village.
Agawam approves first reading of construction noise ordinance
AGAWAM — Following a debate, the Agawam City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance that establishes specific hours for when construction workers can work.
Torres honored with Latino Excellence Award
CHICOPEE — Monica Torres, who is the Community and Special Projects liaison in the Mayor’s Office, was recently presented with the Latino Excellence Award from the Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus, MBLLC, in Boston.
Springfield subcommittee shares new policy to draw revenue from nonprofits
SPRINGFIELD — The city’s Pilot and New Revenue Subcommittee believes that the city is leaving millions of dollars of revenue on the table due to a dearth of payment in-lieu of taxes agreements.
‘Hopefully’ erosion issues at Southwick property to be fixed
SOUTHWICK — Planning Board Chair Jessica Thornton probably summed up the feelings of her fellow board members after it approved a minor modification of a stormwater permit for 159 Berkshire Ave. during the Oct 21 meeting.