Holyoke City Council makes final cuts before approving budget
HOLYOKE — The City Council passed a budget of approximately $180 million for the fiscal year 2026 operating budget, about a $8 million increase from FY25.
Chicopee Historical Society to unveil book on Inshaw this fall
CHICOPEE — The Chicopee Historical Society announced that it will be releasing a book this fall called “Richard B. Inshaw: A Craftsman’s Life and Work in Chicopee, Massachusetts.”
Chicopee increases property tax exemption for disabled veterans
CHICOPEE — The City Council approved adopting the provision to the HERO Act that will increase the property tax exemption available to qualified disabled veterans to as much as $2,000.
Whynott heads for new role with RIZE Massachusetts
NORTHAMPTON — RIZE Massachusetts Foundation has announced that Northampton resident Liz Whynott will take a new leadership role with the foundation that is solely dedicated to funding and collaborating on solutions to end the overdose crisis in Massachusetts.
Thornes Market pride flags torn down, burnt in street
NORTHAMPTON — Several individuals were seen via security camera removing pride flags from the Thornes Marketplace building awning before setting them on fire in the middle of Main Street and fleeing the scene in the early morning hours of Thursday, June 19.
Easthampton City Council votes to support TNGDI resolution
EASTHAMPTON — After dozens of residents spoke in support of the bill, the Easthampton City Council voted to support a resolution in support of the rights and existence of the transgender, nonbinary, gender diverse and intersex community at its June 18 meeting.