Springfield City Council approves $1.04B budget
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield City Council voted 10-3 to approve the $1.04 billion fiscal year 2027 budget, the first budget in the city’s history to top $1 billion.
Enfield Community Market focuses on more than shopping
ENFIELD — On any given Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., visitors to the Enfield Community Market can browse fresh vegetables, locally raised meats, handcrafted wood products, artisan jewelry, baked goods and specialty coffee.
West Side man urgently needs living kidney donor
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Fifteen years ago, routine bloodwork revealed that Theodore “Ted” Pinkerman had kidney damage.
Gándara Center opens new women’s recovery residence in South Hadley
SOUTH HADLEY — For women working to rebuild their lives after addiction and hardship, Hermanas Del Rio is offering more than recovery services. It will also provide a space to regain stability, independence and hope for the future through supportive residential care.
Easthampton superintendent: 35 positions will be cut without override
EASTHAMPTON — Easthampton Public Schools Superintendent Michelle Balch presented a more detailed outlook on the two scenarios the district faces pending the results of the upcoming $6.9 million Proposition 2½ override vote on June 9.
Stamborski set to retire in June; Cross to become next Chicopee fire chief
CHICOPEE — After 29 years of service, Fire Chief Daniel Stamborski is set to retire from the Chicopee Fire Department on June 16.