SOUTHAMPTON — Both questions on the May 20 town election ballot failed to pass, leading the town back to the drawing board for its new public safety complex plans and looking at cuts to Norris Elementary School staff.
EASTHAMPTON — In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, the city of Easthampton joined with MiraVista Behavioral Health Center for a flag raising ceremony on May 20.
The Western Massachusetts Baseball Hall of Fame will be inducting six new members who have made significant contributions to baseball in the region. The induction ceremony will take place on Thursday, June 5, at 6 p.m. at the Wyckoff Country Club, 233 Easthampton Rd., Holyoke.
May is Foster Care Awareness Month and All Our Kids launched a public service campaign aimed at raising awareness of the unique challenges faced by foster families and the state of foster care in Western Massachusetts.
SOUTH HADLEY — During the Special and Annual Town Meeting on May 14, Town Meeting members approved all 23 articles that were presented on the two separate warrants including a $58 million operating budget and over $3.5 million in capital items.
SOUTH HADLEY — Hundreds of service workers and supporters from Mount Holyoke College rallied on May 13, outside the main entrance, to demand fair union contracts before the expiration of the current agreements on June 30.