Traffic amendment approved after two objections
WEST SPRINGFIELD — After objecting to a proposed traffic rule on Woodmont Street twice, the Town Council approved the proposal at its Feb. 3 meeting.
Departure of elementary principal raises concerns for families
HUNTINGTON — At the start of the Gateway Regional School Committee meeting on Feb. 12, which was moved to the Performing Arts Center due to the 100 residents that attended, Chair Jason Forgue asked for a motion to extend public participation to 30 minutes, instead of the 15 minutes normally allotted.
Annual spring gardening seminars slated for March 29
WESTFIELD — Don’t let any lingering snow on the ground fool you. It’s time for garden lovers to think spring.
Westfield High School senior named 2025 Sons of Erin colleen
WESTFIELD — At the end of an evening of good food, music by The Bards, camaraderie and glamour at the Tekoa Country Club on Feb. 7, 10 contestants competing in the Sons of Erin Colleen Ball took to the runway while Master of Ceremonies Bo Sullivan recounted their accomplishments. The moment then came to name the 2025 colleen and her court.
Meeting in Huntington raises old, newer concerns
HUNTINGTON — State Sen. Paul Mark (D-Becket) and state Rep. Nicholas Boldyga (R-Southwick) hosted a filled town hall meeting at Stanton Hall on Feb. 11 to hear from residents of the hilltowns about issues of concern to them.
Holyoke Art receives $20K CFWM Flexible Funding grant
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Art recently announced that it has been awarded a $20,000 Flexible Funding grant from the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts for 2025.