by Ryan Feyre | Jan 27, 2025 | Hampden County, Local Headlines, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — Members of the School Department’s negotiating team told the School Committee during its Jan. 23 meeting that contract negotiations with the Springfield Education Association are still ongoing.
by Amy Porter | Jan 27, 2025 | Hilltowns, Local News
RUSSELL — Library Director Dawne Piers-Gamble has announced that the Russell Public Library has officially joined the Central and Western Massachusetts Automated Resource Sharing system.
by Cliff Clark | Jan 27, 2025 | Hampden County, Local News, Photo Slider, Southwick
SOUTHWICK — While the holiday season is over, the mission of Our Community Food Pantry is reintroducing its Adopt-A-Shelf program to provide essential items to the families who rely on the pantry.
by Cliff Clark | Jan 27, 2025 | Hampden County, Local News, Southwick
SOUTHWICK — Since the state mandated that every municipality must adopt a zoning bylaw that allows, by right, the construction of what is often called a mother-in-law suite or accessory dwelling unit, the Planning Board began the process of drafting its own Tuesday night.
by Amy Porter | Jan 27, 2025 | Hampden County, Local News, More Articles, Westfield
WESTFIELD — The Planning Board unanimously approved a special permit to the Pioneer Valley Railroad for a 156,000-square-foot warehouse and spur on Ampad Road at its meeting on Jan. 21.
by Amy Porter | Jan 27, 2025 | Hampden County, Local News, More Articles, Westfield
WESTFIELD — Contestants for the Sons of Erin Colleen Contest gathered on the morning of Jan. 19 to have their photos taken, get to know each other, and learn about all the responsibilities of the colleen and her court, including the upcoming schedule of events.