Hatfield pursues home rule petition for golf carts on roadways
HATFIELD — Police Chief Michael Dekoschak met with the Select Board several weeks ago to discuss allowing golf cart traffic on some town roads. His reasoning was simple: why not?
Northampton City Council approves upgrades to outdoor lighting ordinance
NORTHAMPTON — After many meetings that date all the way back to October 2023, the Northampton City Council unanimously approved upgrades to its outdoor lighting policies to promote more energy efficiency and better safety throughout the city during its Feb. 1 meeting.
Northwestern DA forms task force to address animal welfare issues
NORTHAMPTON — The Northwestern District Attorney’s Office has launched an Animal Protection Task Force to help strengthen animal welfare efforts across Hampshire and Franklin Counties.
Two new triplexes slated for 14 Garfield St. in Northampton
NORTHAMPTON — Two new triplex units are coming to 14 Garfield St. in Northampton after the Planning Board unanimously approved a site plan review for the project during a late January meeting.
South Hadley School Committee discusses potential FY25 budget challenges
SOUTH HADLEY — During the School Committee meeting on Feb. 1, Superintendent Mark McLaughlin and Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Business Operations Jennifer Voyik discussed the upcoming fiscal year 2025 budget.
South Hadley School Committee promotes, extends interim Superintendent McLaughlin one year
SOUTH HADLEY — After serving as interim superintendent for the last year, the School Committee unanimously approved to name Mark McLaughlin as superintendent for the 2024-25 school year.