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.
First Night Northampton returns for 40th year
NORTHAMPTON — In the annual celebration of the new year, First Night Northampton returns for its 40th edition on Tuesday, Dec. 31 with a 12-hour day featuring the family-friend festival of the arts culminating in a traditional ball-raising from the roof of Hotel Northampton.
Glasgow Lands Scottish Festival donates $43,000 to area nonprofits
From left, Glasgow Lands Scottish Festival Coordinator Peter Langmore, volunteers Julie Pike, Laurie Flechsig, Liz Ducharme, Diane Peacy; Dr Elian Campbell and Cindy Williamson of River Valley Counseling Center, and John Leary and Erin Godfrey of Forum House.Reminder...Ware teachers union, School Committee, superintendent spar in unruly meeting
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.
Kwanzaa celebrations set to take place in multiple cities and towns
With the holiday season here, the Kwanza Collective in the Valley announced 2024 Kwanzaa itinerary, featuring events across Springfield, Chicopee and Holyoke.