SPRINGFIELD — In an effort to cut costs, the largest employer in Western Massachusetts, Baystate Health, has announced that it is offering severance packages to some of its 1,300 employees who opt for “voluntary separation.”
WESTFIELD — At the Nov. 17 School Committee meeting, Susan Dargie, director of curriculum and instruction, and Christine Shea, director of assessment and accountability, reviewed the proposed changes to the graduation requirements for Westfield High School and Westfield Technical Academy due to the elimination of MCAS assessments as one of the requirements for graduation.
LUDLOW — When state Sen. Jake Oliveira assumed office in January 2023, his first speech on the Senate floor advocated for public libraries across Massachusetts.
AGAWAM — At the City Council meeting on Nov. 17, Mayor Christopher Johnson detailed a number of updates on construction projects across Agawam, including completed projects and hopeful completion dates.
SPRINGFIELD — The ribbon was cut on Square One’s new $15.1 million early childhood education facility at 186 William St. in Springfield.
SOUTHWICK — While it’s been nearly three months since the Select Board said it might call a Special Town Meeting to have residents decide if the town can pay more than 50% for town employees health insurance, or even publicly discuss the issue at all, Chief Administrative Officer Nicole Parker confirmed to Finance Committee on Nov. 20 that the meeting would be held.