Holyoke bans future data center developments
HOLYOKE — Future data centers are banned in the city of Holyoke after the City Council voted 9-4 in favor of a zoning ordinance amendment during its council meeting on June 16.
East Longmeadow Town Council approves Fire Department’s pursuit of staffing grants
EAST LONGMEADOW — The East Longmeadow Town Council unanimously voted to support the Fire Department’s pursuit to obtain a Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grant that helps increase staffing after a “particularly difficult” fiscal year, according to Fire Chief Christopther Beecher.
Holyoke School Committee approves $128.7 million FY27 budget
HOLYOKE — The Holyoke School Committee approved an approximately $128.7 million operating budget for fiscal year 2027, which “puts students first” and invests in strategies that support all children, according to interim Superintendent Anothony Soto.
State grant will upgrade Chicopee’s fiber network infrastructure
CHICOPEE — Chicopee’s fiber infrastructure just got a much-needed boost thanks to some state funding.
Biodiversity in our backyard: Robinson Park’s Science and Nature Day
AGAWAM — People living in the Greater Springfield area may think they have to travel far to experience a wide array of nature and wildlife, but Robinson State Park may be the area’s best kept secret in biodiversity.
Youth behavior study gives data on mental health struggles, substance use in HWRSD students
WILBRAHAM — Results from a 2025 Youth Risk Behavioral Study administered to Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District students show a staggering percentage of Wilbraham Middle School students struggling with their mental health.