SOUTH HADLEY — During the Feb. 6 School Committee meeting, Superintendent Mark McLaughlin and Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Business Operations Jennifer Voyik gave a fiscal year 2026 preliminary budget presentation.
NORTHAMPTON — In following up with local state legislators, Reminder Publishing spoke with state Rep. Lindsay Sabadosa (D-Northampton) to discuss the year ahead, after her reelection to the role last November.
NORTHAMPTON — In an effort to engage with the community on the best use of its Community Development Block Grants, or CDBG, the city has started a series of focus group meetings to gain insight, culminating with a remote focus group meeting on Monday, Feb. 24 at 6 p.m., where the public is encouraged to attend and provide input.
EASTHAMPTON — For the first time since her hiring, future Easthampton Superintendent Michelle Balch was introduced publicly by the School Committee during its Feb. 11 meeting.
EASTHAMPTON — An Easthampton apartment complex recently saw its owners implement a 40% plus rent increase — with only 10 days notice for residents to sign the new lease with the new rate effective starting Feb. 1 — causing the tenants of the building and advocates for affordable housing to speak out and shine a light on the situation.
NORTHAMPTON — The city of Northampton has announced the appointment of Donaven “Don” Gibbs as the new Director of the Division of Community Care within the city’s Department of Health and Human Services.