Westfield’s Flat Fast 5K expected to be largest yet
WESTFIELD — The Run Westfield Flat Fast 5K is returning on May 17 for its 11th year and organizers are anticipating its biggest race day and community event yet.
Opponents urge lawmakers to erase advantage of legacy admissions
BOSTON — Nearly two years after the Supreme Court ended race-conscious affirmative action college admissions policies, education reform advocates say its past time to also end the practice of allowing higher education institutions to give admissions preferences to relatives of alumni or high-paying donors.
Westfield School Committee tables vote on $75.5M budget
WESTFIELD — During the School Committee meeting on May 5, Finance Subcommittee Chair Bo Sullivan made a motion for approval of the fiscal year 2026 budget of $75.5 million, and then said his ultimate goal was not to vote on it tonight.
Southwick Town Meeting warrant has 28 articles for residents to vote on
SOUTHWICK — When residents gather in the auditorium at Southwick Regional School on Tuesday, May 20, they will be asked to vote on 28 articles that include borrowing for road repairs, requested allocations by the Community Preservation Committee and two citizens’ petitions.
Holyoke Fire Department receives safety education grants
HOLYOKE — The Healey-Driscoll administration announced that more than 300 Massachusetts fire departments, including Holyoke, will receive grants to support safety equipment for firefighters and life safety education for kids and older adults.
Chicopee School Committee discusses proposed $132 million FY26 budget
CHICOPEE — During its May 5 meeting, Chicopee School’s Budget and Finance Director John Miarecki met with the School Committee to present the fiscal year 2026 budget proposal.