Chicopee School Committee discusses proposed $132 million FY26 budget
CHICOPEE — During its May 5 meeting, Chicopee School’s Budget and Finance Director John Miarecki met with the School Committee to present the fiscal year 2026 budget proposal.
Chicopee City Council approves door-to-door sale ordinance to prevent scams
CHICOPEE — During its May 6 meeting, the City Council approved a new city ordinance that creates rules for door-to-door sales, which aims to protect vulnerable residents from scammers.
Holyoke celebrates Arbor Day and nature
HOLYOKE — The city of Holyoke, Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation and Eagle Eye Institute gathered at Holyoke Heritage State Park on May 7 to recognize and celebrate Arbor Day.
Jillian Duclos becomes third candidate for Northampton mayor
NORTHAMPTON — Former Downtown Northampton Association Executive Director Jillian Duclos has announced her bid for mayor of Northampton and said she hopes her campaign will unite Northampton voters and establish an improved level of communication across the city.
Easthampton among Climate Leadership Communities announced by state
EASTHAMPTON — The Healey-Driscoll administration announced the Department of Energy Resources, or DOER, has certified the first group of Climate Leader Communities for the state, and the city of Easthampton has made the cut.
Easthampton council passes new citywide speed limit
EASTHAMPTON — After months of discussion in subcommittees, the Easthampton City Council voted to institute a 25 mph speed limit citywide in thickly settled business areas where the speed limit is not posted.