Kosofsky lights Longmeadow’s menorah in face of tragedy
LONGMEADOW — Families gathered in the Longmeadow Town Green on Dec. 18, where Lubavitcher Yeshiva Academy Rabbi Noach Kosofsky lit the menorah for the fifth night of Hanukkah.
Educators speak out about contract negotiations
WILBRAHAM — Educators in the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District spoke out for a resolution in the contract negotiations between the Hampden Wilbraham Education Association and the School Committee in its meeting on Dec. 18.
Cannabis changes pass, synthetic kratom ban delayed in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — After a spirited debate on Dec. 8 regarding changes to Springfield’s cannabis ordinance and how the distance from a school is measured, the three proposed amendments sailed through the City Council with little opposition at its Dec. 15 meeting.
Hampden-Wilbraham School Committee withdraws from current MSBA program
WILBRAHAM — The Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District School Committee voted to withdraw Wilbraham Middle School from the Massachusetts School Building Authority’s accelerated repair program and submit a state of interest in applying for the MSBA’s core program in its meeting on Dec. 18.
Domestic Violence Task Force training set for Jan. 14 in Huntington
HUNTINGTON — The Hilltown Safety at Home program and the Southern Hilltown Domestic Violence Task Force are offering the “In Her Shoes” training on Jan. 14, from 2:45-4:15 p.m. at Gateway Regional High School, 12 Littleville Road.
Southwick EDC urges board to form committee for Complete Street program
SOUTHWICK — With an eye toward connecting the Rail Trail to College Highway, the Economic Development Commission unanimously approved sending a letter to the Select Board asking it to establish an ad hoc committee that would determine if the state’s Complete Streets Program is a right fit for the town.