by Chris Maza | Dec 18, 2024 | Hampshire County, Local News, More Local Headlines, Ware
WARE — The union representing educators in Ware recently declared a vote of no confidence in the leadership of Superintendent Michael Lovato at a meeting that quickly devolved into chaos.
by Tyler Garnet | Dec 17, 2024 | Amherst, Chicopee, Hampden County, Hampshire County, Holyoke, Local Headlines, Local News, Springfield
With the holiday season here, the Kwanza Collective in the Valley announced 2024 Kwanzaa itinerary, featuring events across Springfield, Chicopee and Holyoke.
by Tina Lesniak | Dec 17, 2024 | Hampshire County, Hampshire Hilltowns, Local News
SOUTHAMPTON — At its Dec. 10 meeting, the Southampton Select Board moved through various topics as it winds up its 2024 agendas.
With only one more meeting this year, the board needed to obligate its remaining American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.
by Tina Lesniak | Dec 17, 2024 | Easthampton, Hampshire County, Local News, More Local Headlines
EASTHAMPTON — In a decision that Councilor Koni Denham called “a huge mistake,” the Easthampton City Council, at its Dec. 4 meeting, voted to approve incremental raises of about $7,500 a year for the mayor’s salary from 2026 to 2029.
by Trent Levakis | Dec 17, 2024 | Hampshire County, Local News, Northampton, Photo Slider
NORTHAMPTON — Suzette French Creperie is the newest addition to Thornes Marketplace and celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Dec. 12.
by Trent Levakis | Dec 17, 2024 | Hampshire County, Local Headlines, Local News, Northampton
NORTHAMPTON — Highview of Northampton will be closing its doors effective early next year following approval to do so from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.