by Ryan Feyre | Dec 9, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, More Articles, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — The City Council officially approved changes to its trash fees and regulations ordinance during a Nov. 26 hearings meeting, more than two months after DPW Director Christopher Cignoli proposed the updates to the full body.
by Chris Maza | Dec 9, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, More Articles, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Museums recently opened its 15th annual gingerbread holiday exhibit with a theme of Gingerbread in Toyland.
by Cliff Clark | Dec 9, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Southwick
SOUTHWICK — Despite the cold weather cutting down on the public’s use of the North Pond Conservation area, steps continue to be taken to address the issues that have plagued the property because of overuse over the last three years.
by Cliff Clark | Dec 9, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Southwick
SOUTHWICK — He’s not sure just how it’s going to play out over the next several months, but Southwick Civic Fund President Joseph Deedy said Monday the organization is planning to do “something” this summer.
by Amy Porter | Dec 9, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, More Articles, Westfield
WESTFIELD — During Finance Director Shannon Barry’s monthly report to the School Committee on Dec. 2, Barry said there is an unexpected deficit of over $1.5 million in special education and transportation in this year’s budget, largely due to several out-of-district placements that came in after the budget was approved in April.
by G. Michael Dobbs | Dec 9, 2024 | Hampden County, Local Headlines, Local News, Palmer
PALMER — The town of Palmer is now considering various options for a permanent ambulance service for the community since the abrupt departure of Palmer Ambulance Service at the end of October.