The Massachusetts Senate recently voted 36-3 in favor of a $3.64 billion bill to address climate change, protect the state’s natural resources and make much needed infrastructure improvements across the state, including in Western Massachusetts.
EASTHAMPTON — Easthampton will hold a special election on June 9 to vote on a proposed $6.9 million Proposition 2 ½ override, which would increase property taxes but likely save crucial services throughout the city.
SPRINGFIELD — A small but vocal group of people, sporting protest signs and wearing pink, white and blue transgender flags as capes, attended a rally on the steps of Springfield City Hall on April 26.
SPRINGFIELD — The Boston Celtics recently surprised Square One, a Springfield-based early education and family support organization, with a check for $750,000, presented on the court at TD Garden.
SPRINGFIELD — Mercy Medical Center is slated to become Baystate Mercy Hospital by the end of the year.