State doles out grants to Westfield and Southwick for recycling efforts
While the grant amounts are modest, every dollar directly offsets the cost of operating Westfield and Southwick’s municipal recycling programs.
Camp Shepard launches major upgrade
WESTFIELD — The YMCA of Greater Westfield has officially begun construction of a new welcome center, pavilion, and bathhouse at its 155-acre Camp Shepard, including the demolition of its 50-year-old bathhouse.
AI concerns dominate Springfield School Committee town hall
SPRINGFIELD — Educators and parents had a chance to directly ask the Springfield School Committee about the issues that were important to them during a town hall on Oct. 22.
Gerena teacher wins 2026 Massachusetts Teacher of the Year
SPRINGFIELD — Out of 76,000 teachers in Massachusetts, German Gerena Community School Kindergarten teacher Desiree Garcia is officially the 2026 Teacher of the Year.
Springfield community wants say on courthouse development
SPRINGFIELD — Liberty Junction LLC, the developers behind the Springfield Regional Justice Center, wants residents to know they have plans to revitalize the area around the future courthouse — and the community it is invited to come along.
Holyoke Veterans Home represents new chapter for veteran care in the state
HOLYOKE — Elected officials at every level, along with staff members, veterans, and other stakeholders from different towns and cities, flooded the new Veterans Home at Holyoke at 110 Cherry St. for a ribbon-cutting on Oct. 29 to welcome a new chapter of care for the region’s veterans.