by Tyler Garnet | Apr 23, 2024 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
CHICOPEE — During the School Committee meeting on April 17, the committee received a presentation from Assistant Superintendent for Student Support Services Carol Kruser about the current discipline rates in the district. The topic was requested by School Committee...
by Tina Lesniak | Apr 23, 2024 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
CHICOPEE — On May 5, supporters will challenge each other in the Second Annual Cinco de Cornhole Tournament to raise funds for the Michael J. Dias Foundation. “The funds raised from the cornhole fundraiser will directly support the Michael J. Dias Foundation’s efforts...
by Amy Porter | Apr 18, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Westfield
WESTFIELD — Superintendent Stefan Czaporowski and Business Administrator Shannon Barry outlined proposed cuts in the fiscal year 2025 School Department budget in front of a packed gallery at a special meeting of the School Committee on April 9. A second public hearing...
by Mike Lydick | Apr 18, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Westfield
WESTFIELD — When Vincent Olinski learned that the Greater Holyoke YMCA was going to present him with a special award for his community volunteerism, the lifelong Westfield resident said he was “very surprised and shocked.” Mary Lynch presents Westfield resident...
by Cliff Clark | Apr 18, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Southwick
SOUTHWICK — After a couple meetings of hearing from parents and students upset with racist incidents at Southwick Regional School, the district School Committee on April 8 heard about how educators are teaching kindness and inclusion. “When students walk in our doors,...
by Tyler Lederer | Apr 18, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, West Springfield
WEST SPRINGFIELD — West Side will host its annual Clean-Up Day on Sunday, April 21. Between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., volunteers can come to Town Hall, 26 Central St., to register, pick up supplies like gloves and trash bags, and to receive refreshments from the Lions Club....
