State announces Literacy Launch awardees
EASTHAMPTON — Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll and State Education Secretary Patrick Tutwiler visited Easthampton on Aug. 18 to announce $9.3 million in the second round of Literacy Launch grants.
Springfield seeks repairs after West Street Bridge closure
SPRINGFIELD — A major thoroughfare between Springfield and Ludlow needs to undergo repairs after its sudden closure on Aug. 17.
Neal celebrates 90th anniversary of Social Security
SPRINGFIELD — U.S. Rep. Richard Neal called Social Security one of the most important achievements in American history during a recent celebration of the program’s 90th anniversary.
Tee Off for Tim to fund scholarship for aspiring plumbers
On Sept. 14, East Mountain Country Club will be the host site for the first Tim Welch Memorial Golf Tournament to fund scholarship opportunities for aspiring plumbers.
Longmeadow School Committee approves article for middle school funding
LONGMEADOW — The School Committee approved referral of an article to fund the construction of a combined middle school on Williams Street for inclusion on the Sept. 9 Town Meeting warrant.
Business owners to renovate and modernize Wilbraham’s Lakeside Inn
WILBRAHAM — Two local business owners are redeveloping a property on Boston Road, bringing back its original purpose as a place for people to stay and dine along Nine Mile Pond.