City Council approves proposed restructure of its Finance Department
HOLYOKE — Following months of discussions, the City Council approved provisions to the city’s Municipal Finance Modernization Act during its Feb. 3 meeting.
Schools surpass goals in college and career readiness metrics
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Public Schools is making incremental progress and surpassing its goals in the realm of career and college readiness. That was the report from Chief of Student Services Dr. Yolanda Johnson and her team at the Jan. 29 School Committee meeting.
Requests to permanently close roads cause City Council much debate
SPRINGFIELD — Similar requests to discontinue the use of two Springfield streets resulted in very different discussions at the City Council’s Feb. 2 meeting.
Longmeadow appoints members to future building use task force
LONGMEADOW — With the Longmeadow future building use task force now appointed, work will soon begin to find a use for Town Hall, Old Town Hall and Community House. Voted in by the Select Board were Paul Dunkerley, Sara Gregg, Ryan McCollum, Earl Godfrey, Zach Kushner, Leonard Shaker and David Lipke.
Chicopee discusses snow removal efforts despite short-staffed DPW
CHICOPEE — On Feb. 3, the Chicopee City Council discussed employee vacancies in the Department of Public Works while also applauding the department’s continued efforts in dealing with the recent snowstorm.
VINS Dog Show returns for 18th annual show at NHS
NORTHAMPTON — Volunteers in Northampton schools will host its 18th Annual Dog Show on March 7 from noon to 3 p.m. at Northampton High School. According to organizers, the event is once again expected to bring “high levels of tail-wagging fun” in support of the nonprofit’s work.