Following a vigorous May 23 debate session, the nearly $60 billion budget reached unanimous approval by the Massachusetts state Senate. Members adopted more than 400 of the 1,100 amendments filed, resulting in close to $90 million of additional spending with Western Massachusetts lawmakers maintaining the regions stake in funding.
GRANBY — May 26 served as the official grand opening for the Granby Veteran’s Memorial where a large gathering of the community came together to honor the Memorial Day holiday and the residents of Granby who have served their country.
SOUTH HADLEY — Pastor Anna Tew and Barbara Callan-Bogia of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church presented Neighbors Helping Neighbors Food pantry Director Mary Lou Guarnera a check for $800.
NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton Planning Board is currently in the midst of considering adjustments to its current hybrid meeting and public comment rules.
AMHERST — During the Finance Committee meeting on May 28, Amherst Town Manager Paul Bockelman floated the possibility of using $1 million in one-time American Rescue Plan Act funds to support the Amherst-Pelham Regional Schools fiscal year 2025 budget.
AMHERST — A new project dedicated to mitigating the problem of regional homelessness is currently revving up in Amherst.