South Hadley Selectboard discusses data center policy
SOUTH HADLEY — South Hadley became the most recent town in Massachusetts to discuss whether data center developments should be allowed in its community.
Springfield City Council okays controversial funding, Hurst says city is investigating him
SPRINGFIELD — After a months-long controversy regarding At Large City Councilor Justin Hurst’s objections to funding for property redevelopment connected to City Clerk Gladys Oyola-Lopez, the City Council voted to approve the $100,000 in community preservation funding. Where Hurst smelled smoke, his colleagues said there was no fire.
Easthampton City Council approves plans for Town Lodging House
EASTHAMPTON — Despite calls to pause the process at its Sept. 16 meeting, the Easthampton City Council voted unanimously to support the purchase and reconstruction of the Town Lodging House and property at 75 Oliver St.
Ashe, Oliveira present Longmeadow Police Department with $50,000 check
LONGMEADOW — Improvements are on the way for the Longmeadow Police Department after state Sen. Jake Oliveira, state Rep. Brian Ashe and town officials stopped by on Sept. 23 to present a $50,000 check, which was secured in the fiscal year 2027 state budget.
Gillen provides updates on shaping new Longmeadow Middle School’s identity
LONGMEADOW — Longmeadow students will be walking through the doors of the new Longmeadow Middle School in just two years, and Principal Peter Gillen is leading the charge to build the school’s identity — from curriculum to the mascot.
St. John’s Episcopal Church of Northampton to celebrate bicentennial in October
NORTHAMPTON — St. John’s Episcopal Church of Northampton will welcome a weekend celebration of its bicentennial and invite Northampton and state leaders to honor the church’s 200-year legacy.