IQ Ink and Embroidery opens new location on North Chicopee St.
CHICOPEE — IQ Ink and Embroidery hosted a grand opening on May 2 to introduce the community to its new space at 35 North Chicopee St., on the third floor above The Good Dog Spot.
Mutt Rescue closes doors after license doesn’t get renewed
CHICOPEE — Mutt Rescue, located at 102 Grove St., recently hosted a final dog adoption event on April 27 after learning it would permanently have to shut its doors.
Springfield City Council approves ratified contract between police and city
SPRINGFIELD — A newly ratified contract between the city of Springfield and its just under 500 police officers was officially approved by the City Council during its April 28 hearings meeting.
Three candidates for Planning Board on May 17 Wilbraham ballot
WILBRAHAM — Each May, Wilbraham voters elect residents to vote on their behalf in the town government and on the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School Committee. In total, 13 people are running for positions on nine boards and committees.
Hampden voters to consider budget, capital costs, building renovations
HAMPDEN — On May 12, the town of Hampden will conduct its spring Town Meeting at 7 p.m. in the cafeteria of the former Thornton W. Burgess School.
East Longmeadow Finance Oversight Committee approves $36.89M ELPS budget
EAST LONGMEADOW — Days after meeting with the Financial Oversight Committee as part of its efforts to find potential money-saving opportunities in the municipal budget, Superintendent Gordon Smith and the School Committee reviewed the major aspects of the School Department’s $36.89 million budget for fiscal year 2026 and how it had arrived at that number.