Toy for Joy ends with donations still coming in
The 2024 Toy for Joy campaign has officially ended, but any donations received after the Christmas Eve deadline will be accepted.
South Hadley schools lay out potential FY26 budget public hearing date
SOUTH HADLEY — During the School Committee meeting on Dec. 5, Superintendent Mark McLaughlin and Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Business Operations Jennifer Voyik met with the committee to discuss a public hearing date for the fiscal year 2026 budget.
Legislators, nonprofits cry foul over HIP reduction
Throughout Massachusetts, 175 million households receive financial assistance to help purchase produce from approved farms, farmer’s markets and stores. As of Dec. 1, however, many are receiving much less.
$25K raised for local nonprofits by UMassFive employees
HADLEY — UMass Five College Federal Credit Union has announced that its employees have raised over $25,000 for two local nonprofits during the fall of 2024.
City looking to fill Ward 2 School Committee seat
NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton City Council and School Committee are seeking interested applicants to fill a vacancy for the Ward 2 School Committee seat.
Michelle Balch named new Easthampton superintendent
EASTHAMPTON — Easthampton Public Schools has named a new Superintendent in Michelle Balch, marking the close of a lengthy saga of searching for the district’s new head.