Hampden voters to consider budget, capital costs, building renovations
HAMPDEN — On May 12, the town of Hampden will conduct its spring Town Meeting at 7 p.m. in the cafeteria of the former Thornton W. Burgess School.
East Longmeadow Finance Oversight Committee approves $36.89M ELPS budget
EAST LONGMEADOW — Days after meeting with the Financial Oversight Committee as part of its efforts to find potential money-saving opportunities in the municipal budget, Superintendent Gordon Smith and the School Committee reviewed the major aspects of the School Department’s $36.89 million budget for fiscal year 2026 and how it had arrived at that number.
Carpet donated in memory of late Blueberry Hill principal
LONGMEADOW — Most educators hope to leave an impact, but Blueberry Hill School’s late principal, Alex Kassanos, left an enduring relationship between the school and his family.
Agawam Fire Department partners with Red Cross for fire safety campaign
AGAWAM — The Agawam Fire Department, in partnership with the American Red Cross, has launched a vital home fire preparedness and safety campaign aimed at protecting residents through the free installation of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
Southwick Select Board candidates respond to questions before election
SOUTHWICK — On Tuesday, May 13, voters will head to the polls to decide which of two men running for the open seat on the Select Board will serve for the next three years.
Organizers are planning citywide tag sale in Westfield
WESTFIELD — Organizer Patty Wright is seeking participants for a citywide tag sale weekend on May 17 and 18.