Springfield City Council supports proposed rule to appear in person
SPRINGFIELD — A month after Springfield Ward 7 City Councilor Gerry Martin proposed limitations on remote participation in meetings and faced significant pushback from colleagues, the council voted 10-2 to approve the resolution.
Chicopee City Council appropriates funds to provide tax relief
CHICOPEE — Several days after Mayor John Vieau submitted his recommended fiscal year 2027 budget, the City Council unanimously approved a pair of mayor’s orders, including one that provides relief to Chicopee taxpayers, during its June 16 meeting.
Longmeadow Select Board reorganizes, approves borrowing for four town projects
LONGMEADOW — The Longmeadow Select Board made its first set of votes with new positions after approving over $70 million in short-term borrowing for four town projects through bond anticipation notes.
Hampden County Sheriff’s Department participates in Flag Sojourn 250
SPRINGFIELD — An American flag that is making its way through every state and territory in the country and every military cemetery abroad came to Springfield on June 16.
Springfield City Council votes to support state rent control legislation
SPRINGFIELD — At the urging of state Sen. Adam Gomez and outcry from financially strapped residents, the Springfield City Council voted 10-0 in favor of a resolution supporting legislation that would allow municipalities to opt into rent control.