Chicopee School Committee hears updates to student supports services
CHICOPEE — Assistant Superintendent for Student Support Services Carol Kruser provided a few updates before the school year begins during the School Committee meeting on Aug. 14.
Chicopee City Council approves funds for 165 Front St. security upgrades
CHICOPEE — During the City Council meeting on Aug. 6, Mayor John Vieau discussed two appropriations to the building department special account to allow for emergency demolition/emergency security.
Way Finders grant to further digital equity and advocacy work
Way Finders has received a $285,000 grant to further digital equity and community advocacy work that will continue digital equity programs in Springfield and now in Holyoke.
Holyoke Community Preservation seeking FY25 grant applicants
HOLYOKE — It is once again that time of year as the Holyoke Community Preservation Act Committee has announced the opening of their fiscal year 2025 grant cycle and potential applicants are invited to submit eligibility determination forms from Aug. 15 to Sept. 16.
Back to School event at merry-go-round preps youngest students
HOLYOKE — The Holyoke Merry-Go-Round will once again be the site for the district’s Annual Back to School Event for students entering pre-K and kindergarten and their families.
Garcia talks receivership, crime, CPA question
SPRINGFIELD — At the Hampden County Sheriff’s picnic on Aug. 21, Holyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia sat down with Reminder Publishing’s “So That Reminds Me” podcast team to discuss the city’s exit from receivership, an upcoming Holyoke ballot question on the Community Preservation Act surcharge and curbing violence in the city.