Holyoke’s St. Patrick’s Day Committee prepares to name Grand Colleen; honor award recipients
With January halfway completed, the St. Patrick’s Committee of Holyoke is gearing up for multiple events ahead of the 73rd St. Patrick’s Parade weekend.
Southern Hilltown agencies cut from CDBG grant funding
Notably absent in the Healey-Driscoll Administration’s Dec. 19 announcement of nearly $33.5 million in federal Community Development Block Grant awards to support housing, infrastructure, social services and economic development projects in 52 communities across Massachusetts was the funding for Southern Hilltowns’ social service agencies.
Southwick Select Board discusses future of Channel 15
SOUTHWICK — A month after Select Board member Russ Anderson proposed overhauling the town’s public access channel, including pausing and restructuring Channel 15, its director updated the board about what he does to keep town residents informed.
McCabe begins third mayoral term with thanks
WESTFIELD — City Clerk Kaitlyn Bruce swore in Mayor Michael McCabe and all of the newly-elected city officials at the inauguration ceremony on Jan. 5 at Westfield High School.
Robbins to lead effort in improving communications with residents
Recently elected At Large City Councilor Meg Robbins is looking to change the way the city communicates with constituents through her new event, “Hey Northampton, What’s on Your Mind?”
New emergency winter shelter now available at St. John’s Episcopal
A new overflow emergency winter shelter has opened inside St. John’s Episcopal Church to provide life-saving warmth for unhoused neighbors during the coldest nights of the year.