South Hadley Selectboard discusses police staffing report; public forum to follow
SOUTH HADLEY — During its Aug. 6 meeting, the Selectboard met with Police Chief Jennifer Gundersen to discuss the police staffing study draft report.
South Hadley Selectboard makes ruling on dangerous dog that harmed multiple pets
SOUTH HADLEY — Residents, involved parties and elected officials all watched and listened during a dangerous dog hearing on Aug. 5 where it was unanimously decided that Boone, the dog, was deemed too dangerous to other pets and ruled it should be humanely euthanized.
Local nursing homes facing fines, receivership
Highview of Northampton has seen a high number of fines and flagged deficiencies over the last three years. One of the most fined facilities in Massachusetts by the federal government during the same time, it has also not met state standards for registered nurse hours and is above the national average of health citations.
South Hadley schools to increase athletic user fees
SOUTH HADLEY — With the cost of living and seemingly the cost of everything else rising, the School Committee approved a request to increase athletic user fees within the high school athletic program during its July 18 meeting.
ValleyBike to officially return to the region in mid-August
NORTHAMPTON — After a slight delay and several months of laying idle, the regional ValleyBike Share program will officially make its return on Aug. 12.
South Hadley Selectboard sets dangerous dog hearing after tragic incident
SOUTH HADLEY — Neighbors complaints will be answered after the Selectboard set a dangerous dog hearing for Aug. 5 at 6 p.m. in the Senior Center, 45 Dayton St.