by Sarah Heinonen | Apr 3, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
People wait in line to receive diapers and wipes through a diaper distribution pilot program.Reminder Publishing photo by Sarah Heinonen SPRINGFIELD — On the second floor of 721 State St., a line stretched out of the door. People filled out forms while waiting,...
by Laura Mason | Apr 3, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Palmer
PALMER — Students at Old Mill Pond Elementary School will attend a 45-minute assembly by the professional New York-based Echo Dance Team on April 10. The all-student assembly will take place in Palmer High School’s auditorium and focus on themes of antibullying,...
by Dennis Hohenberger | Apr 3, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Palmer
PALMER — In a detailed presentation to the School Committee, Superintendent Matthew Francis outlined the Palmer Public Schools’ ambitious approach to enhance educational outcomes through the Student Opportunity Act plan. The initiative focuses on addressing critical...
by Bill Zito | Apr 3, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Monson
MONSON — During its March 26 meeting, the Select Board received legislative updates from state Sen. Ryan Fattman (R-Sutton) and state Reps. Brian Ashe (D-Longmeadow) and Angelo Puppolo (D-Springfield). Ashe began with an outline on plans for the fiscal year 2025...
by Laura Mason | Apr 3, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Ludlow
LUDLOW — After previously stating that staff may need to be reduced, Ludlow Public Schools Superintendent Frank Tiano announced at the March 21 School Committee meeting that the administrative team had identified ways to reduce the fiscal year 2025 general fund budget...
by Bill Zito | Apr 3, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Ludlow
LUDLOW — With a 22% voter turnout, incumbents bested their challengers in contested races for Board of Selectmen and School Committee during the annual town election on March 25. A number of other candidates ran unopposed for their respective posts. Current Board of...