JFS, refugees sue Homeland Security over policy to detain refugees
SPRINGFIELD — While Fikiri Amisi recently became an American citizen, he remembers the struggle of coming to the United States as a refugee.
Holyoke takes next step toward building new middle school
HOLYOKE — Holyoke is a step closer to building a new middle school.
Christensen voices optimism during East Longmeadow’s FY27 budget presentation
EAST LONGMEADOW — East Longmeadow Town Manager Tom Christensen said the town is seeing a full budget increase of 2.3% for fiscal year 2027, citing it as “good planning and budgeting,” rather than unfortunate.
Agawam High School seniors honored for academic achievement
AGAWAM — Entering Agawam High School as a ninth grader Kamiyah Ward felt she didn’t have the best grades. So, she focused on changing that.
West Springfield school officials present reductions in revised level funded budget
WEST SPRINGFIELD — The West Springfield School Department is looking at a number of reductions to positions and expenses after Mayor William Reichelt asked the School Committee to reduce the original level service recommendation by $3 million for a level funded budget.
East Longmeadow School Committee assigns new chair, vice chair
EAST LONGMEADOW — The East Longmeadow School Committee is beginning a new chapter as it voted unanimously to reorganize in anticipation of Dr. Joanne Menard’s start date as superintendent on July 1.