East Longmeadow School Committee meets with Town Council to discuss FY27 budget
EAST LONGMEADOW — The East Longmeadow School Committee joined the Town Council to discuss the fiscal year 2027 budget in a joint meeting on Jan. 13.
Mittineague Elementary School to close at end of 2025-26 school year
WEST SPRINGFIELD — After more than two years of debate, analysis and impassioned pleas from a group of West Springfield residents, the School Committee voted to accept the recommendation of the Enrollment Advisory Committee to close Mittineague Elementary School.
Springfield receives $5.33 million in grants for variety of programs
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield City Council accepted several grants, totaling $5.33 million, at its Jan. 12 meeting.
Chicopee swears in Eric Watson as acting police chief
Deputy Police Chief Eric Watson was sworn in as acting police chief of the Chicopee Police Department during a ceremony on Jan. 14. The appointment comes after former Police Chief Patrick Major retired earlier this month.
Oliveira hosts workforce summit with Labor Secretary, higher ed leaders
SPRINGFIELD — Western Massachusetts leaders in education and economic development met with Massachusetts Secretary for Labor and Workforce Development Lauren Jones for a summit on how to grow the region’s workforce to meet the needs of today and the future.
Community prays at multi-faith vigil for people targeted by ICE
SPRINGFIELD — Cars streamed into the parking lot of South Congregational Church on the evening of Jan. 13.