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.
NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton Planning Board is currently in the midst of considering adjustments to its current hybrid meeting and public comment rules.
NORTHAMPTON — A petition urging Smith College to preserve full registered nurse services at Pelham Medical Services at Schact Center for Health and Wellness is currently circulating online.
WARE — On May 26, the public and representatives from local organizations celebrated Memorial Day weekend at Quabbin Park Cemetery in Ware by honoring Revolutionary War patriots interred at the cemetery.
NORTHAMPTON — A sixth grade Lander Grinspoon Academy student was honored on May 21 at the State House in the 24th annual Massachusetts Letters About Literature ceremony.
NORTHAMPTON — The folks at Hope and Feathers Framing will celebrate their new space with a reopening party on June 7 from 5-8 p.m. featuring fine art prints, ice cream from the Batch truck, Hope and Feathers swag and tours of the space and equipment.