Over 100 show up for May Day protest in Westfield
WESTFIELD — Over 100 area residents showed up for a May Day protest at Park Square Green, holding signs that read “Defend Democracy,” “Hands off Libraries, Unions, Schools” and “Resist.”
Holyoke teachers speak out as receivership nears end date
HOLYOKE — After 10 years, the end of state receivership is just a few months away with Holyoke Public Schools’ chronically underperforming designation set to end on July 1.
Students learn about tree importance for Arbor Day
LONGMEADOW — Dressed in a lab coat and sporting wild white hair, Canadian arborist and educator “Professor Elwood Pricklethorn” entertained fourth graders at Blueberry Hill School while helping them grow their knowledge and love of trees.
Massachusetts reports fifth most antisemitic incidents across U.S.
A new report from the Anti-Defamation League shows that Massachusetts recorded 438 antisemitic incidents in 2024, the fifth most in the United States and the most in New England by far.
No cuts to staff, programs in Agawam’s new $53M school budget
AGAWAM — The School Committee adopted a new $53.5 million budget for Agawam schools without any discussion or without any public comment following an open hearing on April 29.
Urban Co-Works opens new location in Holyoke
HOLYOKE — The Greater Holyoke Chamber recently hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to welcome Urban Co-Works, the city’s newest coworking space provider, to the Holyoke business community at 98 Westfield Rd.