Chicopee becomes first in state to launch bus stop-arm safety program
CHICOPEE — Starting April 1, any vehicle that fails to stop for a bus in Chicopee will be caught on camera and later fined a minimum of $250.
Soto gets three-year contract for School Department’s chief of finance position
HOLYOKE — In what was a relatively swift Feb. 23 meeting, the Holyoke School Committee granted a three-year contract to Anthony Soto that allows him to begin his tenure as the School Department’s chief of finance and operations on July 1.
JGS Lifecare celebrates grand reopening of Michael’s Cafe
LONGMEADOW — Longmeadow’s JGS Lifecare celebrated the grand reopening of Michael’s Cafe on Feb. 19.
Friends of the East Longmeadow Public Library take to the Thunderbirds with fundraiser
EAST LONGMEADOW — The Friends of East Longmeadow Public Library are calling for the community to join them for a fundraising outing at the Springfield Thunderbirds game against the Iowa Wild on March 6 at 7:05 p.m.
South Hadley maintains same trash fee for FY27
SOUTH HADLEY — The Selectboard decided at its Feb. 17 meeting to maintain the current curbside collection rate of $250 per household and increase the sewer rate to $525 per household in fiscal year 2027.
Northampton Housing Authority begins executive director search
NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton Housing Authority has established a search committee to help find a new executive director for the organization.