Agawam council looking at affordable housing, accessory units
AGAWAM — In the face of rising housing costs around Western Massachusetts, Agawam may pursue either 40R or 40Y housing districts or accessory dwelling units to increase its affordable housing stock, said City Council President Rosemary Sandlin. But that depends on the...
South Hadley Select Board approves adjustment counselor position
SOUTH HADLEY — During the Select Board meeting on July 9, the board approved a request for a middle school adjustment counselor for fiscal years 2025 and 2026.
Holyoke begins outreach for Comprehensive Plan update
HOLYOKE — With continued momentum for the city’s revitalization, Holyoke officials have started plans to update its decades-old comprehensive plan with a new version to guide the city over the next two decades.
Holyoke City Council approves free cash transfers to end FY24
HOLYOKE — In a June 27 special meeting of the City Council that served as the council’s last meeting before a summer recess, the council approved just over $1 million in transfers from free cash as final bookkeeping to end the fiscal year.
Chicopee PD kicks off fundraising campaign to help Christmas wish lists
CHICOPEE — As we reach the halfway point of the year, it is never too early to think about Christmas. The Chicopee Police Department and Mercedes-Benz of Springfield joined forces on July 9 to begin collect donations for the annual “Shop With A Cop” program.