Springfield citadel co-commander inspired by Toy for Joy generosity
The Toy for Joy Christmas campaign for children is 103 years old, but it’s new to Salvation Army Captain Stacy McNeil, who is inspired by the generosity it represents.
West Springfield CARE Coalition presents new data on youth substance use
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Liz Monopoli from the town of West Springfield’s CARE Coalition presented its biannual Prevention Needs Assessment at the West Springfield School Committee meeting on Dec. 9.
Holyoke project to add apartments, storefronts
HOLYOKE — Stakeholders, elected officials and residents gathered on Dec. 9 for a groundbreaking ceremony for Wright’s Block on High Street.
Westfield City Council votes on tax shift after delay
WESTFIELD — Council President John Beltrandi III opened the special meeting on Dec. 9 at 5 p.m., noting that the only item on the agenda was a vote on the tax shift between residents and commercial property owners in the city.
Springfield City Council agrees to regulate kratom products, talks cannabis laws
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield City Council took up separate discussions on adult use substances at its Dec. 8 meeting.
Hampden Selectboard looped in on middle school MSBA project
HAMPDEN — The Hampden Wilbraham Regional District School Committee is one step closer to getting a decision from the select boards about withdrawing Wilbraham Middle School from the Massachusett School Building Authority’s accelerated repair program and joining the core program.