by Laura Mason | Mar 27, 2024 | Hampden, Hampden County, Local News
WILBRAHAM — At its March 21 meeting, the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School Committee voted to approve the proposed fiscal year 2025 budget as presented by Superintendent John Provost and Assistant Superintendent for Finance, Operations and Human Resources Aaron...
by Sarah Heinonen | Mar 27, 2024 | Hampden, Hampden County, Local News
HAMPDEN — Walking down the hallway at the Hampden Senior Center, boxes with canned goods sit on metal rolling carts pushed against the wall, creating a makeshift food pantry.
by Mike Lydick | Mar 27, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Westfield
When former Westfield resident Kay Delli Bovi was diagnosed in 2019 with a rare genetic liver disease requiring a liver transplant, she realized that time was precious. Her diagnosis spurred her to not only finish a novel she started 25 years earlier while living in...
by Cliff Clark | Mar 27, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Southwick
SOUTHWICK — A race is shaping up for at least one seat on the May 14 town election ballot in Southwick. Kim Perron, who has twice unsuccessfully applied to fill mid-term vacancies on the Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School Committee, has returned nomination...
by Cliff Clark | Mar 27, 2024 | Hampden County, Hilltowns, Local News
GRANVILLE — When residents visit Town Hall on Monday, April 8, to cast ballots in the 2024 municipal election, there is only one contested seat, and it’s on the Selectboard. Current Selectboard Chair Nicole Berndt is being challenged by a longtime member and current...
by Michael Ballway | Mar 27, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, West Springfield
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Councilors this month wanted more details before they could get behind plans for a new elementary school. The mayor wants to ask for a new school now and fine-tune the details as the proposal moves through the system. Which approach the town takes...