CHICOPEE — After hosting a public hearing on Dec. 16 and discussing it further during a City Council meeting on Dec. 17, the council voted to approve licenses for a truck stop and travel center on Burnett Road.
CHICOPEE — Pet parents now have a local, eco-friendly option for aftercare. Located in Chicopee, Paws Finding Peace offers water-based cremation for those who have had to say goodbye to their beloved pet companion.
WEST SPRINGFIELD — West Springfield High School Principal Patrick Danby presented the school’s accountability data to the School Committee during its Dec. 10 meeting.
Throughout Massachusetts, 175 million households receive financial assistance to help purchase produce from approved farms, farmer’s markets and stores. As of Dec. 1, however, many are receiving much less.
AGAWAM — Mayor Chris Johnson and Town Engineer Michelle Chase met with the City Council at its Dec. 16 meeting to present the town’s pavement management plan.
SOUTHWICK — For the second consecutive year, volunteers spent Dec. 14 in the Old and New Cemeteries honoring every military service member laid to rest there with a Christmas wreath adorned with a bright red bow.