Activist launches bid for U.S. House seat held by Neal for 36 years
Attorney, activist, mother — Nadia Milleron has many titles, but is hoping to add a new one in November: U.S. representative.
Belchertown upgrades website to increase public engagement
BELCHERTOWN — The town of Belchertown launched its new and improved website, inviting all residents to explore it and view its new features. Vice Chair Ed Comeau of the Belchertown Communications Committee said, “The new site officially launched on July 10 and it has a really fresh look to it, but more importantly, it is much easier to update the information on it on the backend.”
Ware, Palmer region to have methadone clinic
WARE — Last week, the Behavioral Health Network launched one of the handful of mobile methadone clinics in the commonwealth and the only such facility in Western Massachusetts.
South Hadley Select Board approves fundraising efforts for PD comfort dog
SOUTH HADLEY — The Police Department may soon be getting a furry new member after the Select Board approved fundraising efforts for a comfort dog program.
Northampton school budget passes with additional appropriations
NORTHAMPTON — After several months of debate, the fiscal year 2025 budget season reached a conclusion on July 2 when the City Council approved additional appropriations to Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra’s FY25 school budget.
Northampton City Council unanimously approves funding for nine CPA projects
NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton City Council unanimously approved nine Community Preservation Act funding requests totaling over $1.4 million during its June 20 regular meeting.