Holyoke City Council president, residents discuss Councilor Bartley’s recent actions
HOLYOKE — During the Jan. 21 City Council meeting, the City Council discussed the recent actions of City Councilor David Bartley at a Jan. 8 Ordinance Committee.
Chicopee adopts situation table program to aid at-risk individuals
CHICOPEE — Chicopee and the Situation Table team is set to host a two-day training session for those interested. The training will be Wednesday, Feb. 19 and Thursday, Feb. 20 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Chicopee Police Department, 110 Church St.
Chicopee City Council disputes security funds for SilverBrick Mills
CHICOPEE — During the Jan. 21 City Council meeting, the council discussed an appropriation of $60,000 from the Stabilization Fund to the Building Special Account for Emergency Demolition/Emergency Security account.
Holyoke voters make treasurer position appointed
HOLYOKE — After hosting a special election on Jan. 28, Holyoke voters officially approved changing the treasurer position from elected to appointed.
Gateway Regional awarded early literacy grant
HUNTINGTON — Gateway Regional, in partnership with Farmington River Region, was one of 15 school districts and partnerships across the state to receive grants through the Partnership for Reading Success in Massachusetts (PRISM). A total of $326,477 was awarded, with $15,000 going to the Gateway partnership, according to the Jan. 27 announcement.
Southwick Historical Society starts fundraising campaign
SOUTHWICK — With the Southwick Historical Society announcing a special fundraising campaign to help complete its acquisition of a 10.52-acre parcel on College Highway adjacent to its property, an anonymous donor is stepping in to help.