Father of late ELHS grad creates $30,000 scholarship in her name
EAST LONGMEADOW — Thanks to the father of a late East Longmeadow High School graduate, students pursuing a career in medicine could now be awarded a scholarship of up to $30,000.
ELHS basketball team collects food, life lessons this December
EAST LONGMEADOW — For the third year, the East Longmeadow High School boys varsity basketball team will be collecting non-perishable goods for the Pleasant View Senior Center. However, the food drive is also an opportunity to enrich the lives of all involved.
Kick off the season with Springfield Boys and Girls Club’s Festival of Trees
SPRINGFIELD — There are many signs the Christmas season has arrived — from frost on the windows and snow on the ground, to the Springfield Boys and Girls Club annual Festival of Trees.
Springfield City Council talks resolution supporting return plan for Stearns Square bench
SPRINGFIELD — Over a month after residents gathered to call for the return of a historic bench to Stearns Square Park, the City Council is now discussing ways through which it can support that plea.
Committee conducts public session around Springfield police access to school cameras
SPRINGFIELD — A controversial contract that lets police patch into the school cameras in live time during an emergency is currently causing debate amongst the community, educators and police.
Govan proposes ordinance to ease property taxes on Springfield residents
SPRINGFIELD — For 73-year-old Willie Maye Palmer, certain necessities like food have become a luxury.