BOSTON — Mental health care professionals throughout the state and Westfield’s state senator and representative are trying to push back against a proposal in Gov. Maura Healey’s fiscal year 2026 budget that would strip over $80 million from essential mental health programs and could mean the closing of the only facility in the state that provides specialized care to children.
SOUTHAMPTON — The Edwards Public Library has announced an exciting new addition to its outdoor space in the sensory garden, currently taking shape and set to blossom later this spring.
NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton Community Preservation Committee will deliberate on eight project proposals seeking CPA funds at its next meeting, but before that, the public was given the opportunity to share their comments.
NORTHAMPTON — The inaugural R.I.S.E. Fest, a festival honoring youth art and literature, is set for April 18 and 19 at the Northampton Arts Council building at 33 Hawley St.
NORTHAMPTON — With the change of seasons comes longer days, warmer weather and spring amphibian migration season.
SOUTH HADLEY — The Healey-Driscoll administration announced that it is awarding $5.5 million in grants to 60 school districts, educational collaboratives and charter schools across Massachusetts, to improve student access to behavioral and mental health services and support.