Supt. starts push to build 1 school replacing WHS, WTA
WESTFIELD — School Superintendent Stefan Czaporowski said at a Jan. 9 meeting that he hopes to submit a statement of interest to build one “comprehensive” high school in Westfield.
Budget cuts hit roadwork, Senior Center, Boys & Girls Club
WEST SPRINGFIELD — State funds earmarked for improvements to the Piper Road and Monastery Avenue intersection have been cut in half from $200,000 to $100,000, as part of Gov. Maura Healey’s Chapter 9C budget cuts announced Jan. 8.
National challenge hones middle schoolers’ business skills
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Middle schoolers are rounding out the fourth year of an innovative pilot program designed to teach students about professional skills for success.
Mittineague Elementary will close this year after 4-2 vote
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Mittineague School’s final year is more than halfway done. The School Committee voted 4-2 to close the school and reassign its students to Coburn and Tatham schools.
Vieau shares his goals for next term as mayor of Chicopee
CHICOPEE — Looking ahead at his next term, Mayor John Vieau shared his goals for the city of Chicopee. “One of my goals for 2024 is working together,” Vieau said. “I think it’s really important to work with the City Council, to work with...Firm presents final plan for Ludlow’s East Street revitalization project
LUDLOW — Lindsey Abbott and Brandon Kunkel from Weston and Sampson met with the Board of Selectmen at its Jan. 9 meeting to discuss the final conceptual design for East Street.