New study shows Holyoke’s parade weekend generates nearly $40 million
HOLYOKE — A recent study shows that Holyoke’s St. Patrick’s Parade and Road Race generate $39.3 million in total economic output across Hampden and Hampshire counties.
Hampden Selectboard looks at MOU from Wilbraham ahead of joint meeting
HAMPDEN — The Hampden Selectboard discussed its opinions and made revision suggestions on a memorandum of understanding from the Wilbraham Select Board covering costs relating to Wilbraham Middle School at its meeting on Sept. 15.
West Springfield Town Council discusses e-bike safety, usage in town
WEST SPRINGFIELD — West Springfield Town Council President Michael LaFlamme addressed resident concerns about the recent uptick in electric bicycle usage in town, providing an update on a drafted town ordinance and his stance on the transportation method at the Town Council’s Sept. 14 meeting.
Improvements made at several Agawam schools during summer break
AGAWAM — Construction of the community wing for the new Agawam High School — scheduled to be completed in December — has been getting a lot of attention lately. However, during the summer break several other schools in the district get some attention with a number of maintenance/improvement projects.
Barry School project endorsed by Chicopee School Committee; funding awaits City Council vote
CHICOPEE — Funding for the Anna E. Barry Elementary School project currently awaits City Council approval, but the School Committee recently backed the project.
