by G. Michael Dobbs | Mar 20, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — Elected official, friends, family members and officers of the Springfield Police Department gathered outside of the police headquarters on March 12 for the announcement of the last day for Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood. Clapprood said that April...
by Laura Mason | Mar 20, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
Gov. Maura Healey speaks to students, faculty and visitors at Western New England University on March 12.Reminder Publishing photo by Laura Mason SPRINGFIELD — Gov. Maura Healey visited Western New England University on March 12 as part of her Mass Leads Road Show,...
by Tyler Lederer | Mar 19, 2024 | Agawam, Easthampton, Hampden County, Local News, Westfield
AGAWAM — At a legislative breakfast Feb. 16, library advocates told local legislators to prioritize funding libraries and promoted legislation tackling book bans and eBook/audiobook publishing practices. “Legislators please, I hope you will make library funding...
by Trent Levakis | Mar 19, 2024 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News
City leaders, district officials and students pose at the groundbreaking of the new middle school building site.Photo credit: Holyoke Public Schools HOLYOKE — Community and school leaders gathered for a groundbreaking at the site of the former William R. Peck Middle...
by Trent Levakis | Mar 19, 2024 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News
HOLYOKE — The Holyoke Redevelopment Authority is seeking proposals for development of downtown land that would add to the vibrancy of the area alongside nearby projects in continued revitalization efforts for the city. The land for which proposals are being sought is...
by Trent Levakis | Mar 19, 2024 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News
HOLYOKE — The City Council will soon vote on the creation of a crime analyst position in the city after some delay through subcommittee discussions. The order will head to the council following the Ordinance Committee’s March 13 meeting during which language for the...