SOUTHAMPTON — In the wake of painful budget cuts at William E. Norris Elementary School, the Norris PTO has launched a powerful community effort to close the growing gaps in resources and support.
With the state recently announcing $182 million in low-incoming housing tax credits and subsidies to 21 rental housing developments to create or preserve 1,245 homes across Massachusetts, both Easthampton and Hadley are the Hampshire County communities included in the awards.
NORTHAMPTON — Aug. 7 was National Purple Heart Day and the Northampton Veterans Council led a gathering at Memorial Hall in honoring the recipients of America’s oldest military decoration.
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Mayor William Reichelt will have some competition in this year’s general election.
AGAWAM — Mayor, City Council and School Committee are all up for election this fall, and several candidates have already submitted their papers to be eligible.
AGAWAM — Mayor Christopher Johnson provided a bevy of updates to the Agawam City Council during its Aug. 4 regular meeting, including where the town stands on major undertakings.