Chester highway superintendent gives report after storm
CHESTER — Chester Highway Superintendent Charles Dazelle, speaking on Jan. 26 at 4 p.m. after being at it for 33 hours straight, said the Jan. 25 storm cleanup overall went well.
Putnam names gym for alum state Rep. Bud Williams
SPRINGFIELD — Two lines of cheerleaders flanked the podium at Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy, rustling their blue and gold pom-poms as state Rep. Bud Williams stepped up to speak.
Superintendent details missing bus incident; outlines next steps
HUNTINGTON — Gateway Regional Superintendent Melissa Matarazzo provided an update and next steps regarding an incident on Jan. 20, in which a school bus delivering elementary school students in Chester went missing for approximately 90 minutes.
‘You could hear a pin drop,’ at recent WMS assemblies
WESTFIELD — Principal Jesse McMillan said during a visit last week to Westfield Middle School, motivational speaker Terrence Lee Talley’s message of hope and resilience was well received.
Snow removal costs continue to climb in Southwick
SOUTHWICK — After four snow events this winter, it’s clear that when Town Meeting convenes in May, it will have to dip into free cash to pay off the deficit spending the town is incurring to keep the town’s roads and streets clear.
Six contenders vying to be Agawam colleen
AGAWAM — Next month, Julia Nicosia — Agawam’s reigning colleen — will crown one of six young women who are hoping to succeed her for 2026.