Springfield, West Side react to federal K-12 funding cuts
SPRINGFIELD — The Trump administration terminated $106 million in K-12 education grant funding for Massachusetts schools, including over $47 million dedicated to Springfield alone.
West Springfield School Committee approves $58.1M budget
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Budget season is in full force in West Springfield. On April 2, the School Committee approved a $58.1 million school budget for fiscal year 2026, a $1.7 million increase from FY25.
Historical Association seeking dealers for Spring Flea Market
AGAWAM — The Agawam Historical Association is organizing a Spring Flea Market on Saturday, May 3, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the historic Thomas Smith House, 251 North West St., and is seeking dealers of antique, vintage and artisan items to participate.
Sisters bring awareness to colorectal cancer
March was another successful month for the advocacy efforts of twins Kimberly Schoolcraft of Springfield and Karen Fogarty of Westfield. Between state proclamations and a trip to Washington, D.C., the two continued their mission of raising awareness for colorectal cancer.
Robotics team takes deep dive to solve ocean related problem
AGAWAM — Using creative thinking and Lego technology, an Agawam robotics team engaged in research, problem-solving, coding and engineering to design and build a small robot to explore the layers of the ocean.
Volunteers to pick up town in third annual Wilbraham Clean Up
WILBRAHAM — Earth Day is April 22 this year, but volunteers in Wilbraham will be getting an early start when the third annual Wilbraham Clean Up takes place April 12.