Baystate updates Play Deck, where young patients can just be kids
SPRINGFIELD — The first thing people notice when entering the Baystate Play Deck are the colors.
Run to End Homelessness to raise money for Springfield Rescue Mission
SPRINGFIELD — Winter is the perfect time for the Run to End Homelessness, said Kevin Ramsdell, executive director and CEO of the Springfield Rescue Mission.
Chicopee becomes first in state to launch bus stop-arm safety program
CHICOPEE — Starting April 1, any vehicle that fails to stop for a bus in Chicopee will be caught on camera and later fined a minimum of $250.
Soto gets three-year contract for School Department’s chief of finance position
HOLYOKE — In what was a relatively swift Feb. 23 meeting, the Holyoke School Committee granted a three-year contract to Anthony Soto that allows him to begin his tenure as the School Department’s chief of finance and operations on July 1.
JGS Lifecare celebrates grand reopening of Michael’s Cafe
LONGMEADOW — Longmeadow’s JGS Lifecare celebrated the grand reopening of Michael’s Cafe on Feb. 19.
Friends of the East Longmeadow Public Library take to the Thunderbirds with fundraiser
EAST LONGMEADOW — The Friends of East Longmeadow Public Library are calling for the community to join them for a fundraising outing at the Springfield Thunderbirds game against the Iowa Wild on March 6 at 7:05 p.m.