Springfield City Council reviews school, police budget proposals
SPRINGFIELD — On the first day of the City Council’s budget review process, councilors reviewed the budget requests of two of the city’s largest departments: schools and police.
Steffenhagen looks to modernize department as Chicopee’s new city auditor
CHICOPEE — The Chicopee City Council has appointed Tiana Steffenhagen as the new city auditor, tasking the official with overseeing municipal finances, conducting independent reviews of city spending and ensuring transparency and accountability across all departments.
Historical Commission sets date for 2026-2076 time capsule kickoff
EAST LONGMEADOW — East Longmeadow is preparing to dig up the past and replant a part of the present day as the town’s time capsule events rapidly approach.
EMTs, paramedics graduate from AMR’s Earn While You Learn
SPRINGFIELD — American Medical Response, an emergency medical services provider, graduated a class of emergency medical technicians and paramedics from its Earn While You Learn program.
Springfield City Councilors debate whether to mandate in-person meetings
SPRINGFIELD — A resolution by Ward 7 City Councilor Gerry Martin requiring councilors to attend meetings in person caused some fiery debate in the council chambers on May 18.
Half of Veritas Prep seniors to graduate with diploma, college degrees
SPRINGFIELD — Next month, the inaugural class of seniors will graduate from Veritas Prep Charter Public School.