by Peter Tuohy | Mar 30, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, West Springfield
WEST SPRINGFIELD — The West Springfield School Department is looking at a number of reductions to positions and expenses after Mayor William Reichelt asked the School Committee to reduce the original level service recommendation by $3 million for a level funded budget.
by Peter Tuohy | Mar 30, 2026 | East Longmeadow, Hampden County, Local News
EAST LONGMEADOW — The East Longmeadow School Committee is beginning a new chapter as it voted unanimously to reorganize in anticipation of Dr. Joanne Menard’s start date as superintendent on July 1.
by Sarah Heinonen | Mar 30, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — About 1,000 people, bundled up against the cold, stood shoulder-to-shoulder in Court Square, with colorful signs lifted overhead that read “No Kings,” and “Defend Democracy.”
by Trent Levakis | Mar 27, 2026 | Hampshire County, Local News, Northampton
NORTHAMPTON — During its March 19 meeting, the Northampton City Council unanimously approved an order to maintain the same water and sewer rates from the previous year for fiscal year 2027.
by Trent Levakis | Mar 27, 2026 | Easthampton, Hampshire County, Local News
EASTHAMPTON — Local groups are coming together to host a pet food drive on Saturday, April 25, to benefit the furry friends of the community.
by Cliff Clark | Mar 27, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Southwick
SOUTHWICK — Unchanged for nearly a year and a half, the sewer rates for residents and businesses will increase slightly starting April 1, while the town’s subsidy to offset the sewer department’s annual shortfall will remain unchanged.