No cuts to staff, programs in Agawam’s new $53M school budget
AGAWAM — The School Committee adopted a new $53.5 million budget for Agawam schools without any discussion or without any public comment following an open hearing on April 29.
Urban Co-Works opens new location in Holyoke
HOLYOKE — The Greater Holyoke Chamber recently hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to welcome Urban Co-Works, the city’s newest coworking space provider, to the Holyoke business community at 98 Westfield Rd.
MassHire Holyoke relocates operations
HOLYOKE — After 29 years at 850 High St., MassHire Holyoke announced they are relocating to a new office at the STEAM Building, 208 Race St., effective March 31.
Chicopee schools continue updating student and transportation safety
CHICOPEE — During the April 16 School Committee meeting, Transportation Director Shelley Dellaquila and Maintenance Director Scott Chapdelaine provided updates that will benefit student safety.
Chicopee residents express concern about potential Barry School site
CHICOPEE — The city of Chicopee, in collaboration with the Chicopee Public Schools, Colliers Project Leaders and Caolo and Bieniek Associates, hosted a neighborhood meeting on April 24 to update residents on the ongoing school building feasibility study regarding the Anna E. Barry Elementary School construction project.
Tariffs not expected to impact local ‘Made in America’ products
Two local businesses are grateful their products are sourced and made in the United States, as the uncertainty around President Donald Trump’s tariffs creates apprehension across the economy.