Potter seeks to fill Empty Bowls for food pantry
HUNTINGTON — Dale Rogers, proprietor of the Gray Catbird Pottery Studio, has been making bowls all summer, recently completing her 150th, which her students are glazing.
Westfield, Gateway Regional awarded state preschool grants
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll administration announced last week that 30 school districts, in partnership with over 100 community-based preschool programs, will receive a total of $20.3 million in Commonwealth Preschool Partnership Initiative grants to expand access to high-quality, affordable preschool for children and families across Massachusetts.
Plan B Burger Bar closes three locations, including one in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Plan B Burger Bar will be among the three locations to close in the area by Aug. 31.
Springfield councilor wants ‘Re-Store Springfield’ department
SPRINGFIELD — A recent tour through several Springfield business corridors has sparked City Councilor Sean Curran’s desire for sign and façade improvements across the city.
New initiative brings increased police presence to Union Station
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Police Department and Hampden County Sheriff’s office are partnering on a new initiative that brings an increased police presence to Union Station.
Springfield Law Department working on unpaid tickets ordinance language
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield’s Law Department will work with two city councilors on improving the first draft of a proposed ordinance that addresses the issue of unpaid tickets across the city.