Chains respond to inquiries about Springfield Crossing
SPRINGFIELD — A Target and a BJ’s Wholesale Club are among the several businesses proposed at the new Springfield Crossing project on 1655 Boston Rd.
Tentative timeline set for Springfield’s proposed new courthouse
SPRINGFIELD — A lease for a new Hampden County courthouse in Springfield could be executed in 2026 based on a timeline and proposal put forth by the Massachusetts Executive Office of the Trial Court.
Town evicts resident on public health, sanitary code grounds
HAMPDEN — In its capacity as the Board of Health, the Selectboard voted to order a Scantic Road resident to leave their property due to inadequate housing and a risk to public health.
Unsafe property, emergency equipment, ARPA discussed by board
WILBRAHAM — Wilbraham is taking action to secure the property at 176 Cottage Ave. that the Select Board says presents a safety issue. The town has been in contact with the owner’s lawyer, without the issues being addressed.
Students’ view of schools, academic achievement is mixed
WILBRAHAM — The Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District has made some gains since last year, but there is still work to be done. That was the takeaway from the accountability report presented by Superintendent John Provost at the Dec. 19 School Committee meeting.
Committee approves proprietary system for high school
EAST LONGMEADOW — In another step forward for the East Longmeadow High School project, the School Committee approved six proprietary items, only available from one vendor, to be included in the building design.