by Bill Zito | Jun 6, 2024 | Amherst, Belchertown, Chicopee, Franklin County, Hadley, Hampden, Hampden County, Hampshire County, Hilltowns, Local Headlines, Local News, Ludlow, Monson, Northampton, Palmer, Springfield, Wilbraham, Worcester County
Following a vigorous May 23 debate session, the nearly $60 billion budget reached unanimous approval by the Massachusetts state Senate. Members adopted more than 400 of the 1,100 amendments filed, resulting in close to $90 million of additional spending with Western Massachusetts lawmakers maintaining the regions stake in funding.
by Doc Pruyne | May 14, 2024 | Hadley, Hampshire County, Local News
HADLEY — Hadley’s Town Meeting on May 2 was attended by 184 residents. Those in attendance saw a singular exchange between resident Thomas Fyden and Planning Board Chair Jim Maksimoski.
by Doc Pruyne | Apr 11, 2024 | Hadley, Hampshire County, Local News
HADLEY — Planning Board Chair Jim Maksimoski summarized the difficulties facing the town in dealing with a 5 megawatt battery storage facility proposed for a residential area on Breckinridge Road. “This is a complex situation,” Maksimoski said. “We have a solar bylaw...
by Tina Lesniak | Mar 7, 2024 | Hadley, Hampshire County, Local News
HADLEY — Looking for fun Easter activities for the kids? The community is welcome at the first-ever Easter Egg Hunt at Wesley United Methodist Church on March 30, the day before Easter. “Events such as Easter Egg hunts are a great way to bring the community together....
by Doc Pruyne | Feb 27, 2024 | Hadley, Hampshire County, Local News
HADLEY — Jen Matoney experienced the devastations of suicide. The co-chair of the Pioneer Valley Coalition for Suicide Prevention lost her mother to suicide in 2007, a life altering shock.
by Bill Zito | Jan 30, 2024 | Hadley, Hampshire County, Local News
HADLEY — In response to a recent series of burglaries to cars around town, the Hadley Police Department is reminding members of the community to secure their motor vehicles when they’re parked and unattended.