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.
Early figures show West Springfield schools face $3.5 million budget gap
WEST SPRINGFIELD — It is still in the early stages of the fiscal year 2027 budget process, but West Springfield Public Schools Chief Financial Officer Adam Tarquini provided the Town Council with a budget overview on Feb. 17. The outlook for the budget, which will take effect on July 1, is stark.
ROCA receives $1.66M for anti-violence employment program
SPRINGFIELD — Thanks to the congressional delegation from Massachusetts, the anti-violence organization ROCA received a $1.66 million earmark to continue its program that aims to stop violence through employment.