Colleen prioritizes service, learning about her Irish heritage
WESTFIELD — The colleen who will represent Westfield in the Holyoke St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 23 and in activities throughout the year is Jillian Battles, 17, a senior at Westfield High School. Members of her court are Jaiden Caban, McKenna Clark, Madison LeClair and Isabella Proietti. The colleen and her court were selected in a two-day interview process, culminating at the Sons of Erin Colleen Ball on Feb. 7.
Northampton City Council OK’s $295K in compromise of schools’ mid-year request
NORTHAMPTON — The School Committee and City Council were able to compromise on the committee’s request for a $600,000 mid-year appropriation as the council approved a $294,883.02 request during its March 6 meeting instead to cover lost positions from last summer’s cuts through the remainder of the school year.
Syrup Stampede returns in support of Empty Arms
NORTHAMPTON — Just as spring settles in, the Syrup Stampede 5K race and 2K fun run or walk will return on Sunday, April 6, and the pancake breakfast and race fundraiser will once again help the work of Empty Arms Bereavement Support.
Easthampton artist’s work to be on exhibit in Westfield
WESTFIELD — The Westfield Athenaeum is hosting an exhibit of the paintings of local artist Kim Carlino. The exhibit opened on March 10 and will run through May 3 inside the building’s gallery space.
Easthampton City Council sends Daley Field Road proposal back for more study
EASTHAMPTON — At its March 5 meeting, after many comments from Easthampton residents and discussion by the councilors, the Easthampton City Council voted to send the proposed traffic direction switch of Daley Field Road back to the Public Safety Committee.