by Sarah Heinonen | Jul 8, 2024 | Hampden County, Local Headlines, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — While many students look forward to summer vacation, it can come with its own set of challenges. Outside of school clubs and the friends they make in school, LGBTQIA+ youth may struggle to find social support that is inclusive. To address this, the Springfield Pride Parade Organization has created the Safe Spaces Summer Program.
by Sarah Heinonen | Jul 8, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Photo Slider, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — At a press conference on June 13, a small group of community activists from the Pioneer Valley Project presented data that showed a dramatic discrepancy in voter rolls among Springfield residents.
by Chris Maza | Jul 8, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Ludlow
LUDLOW — The Ludlow Planning Board approved the creation of a new playscape area at Autism Care Partners, located at 1 Moody St., at its June 27 meeting.
by Miasha Lee | Jul 8, 2024 | Belchertown, Hampshire County, Local News
BELCHERTOWN — Second Chance Animal Services is having its 12th Annual Golf Tournament at the Cold Spring Country Club in Belchertown on Monday, July 15.
by Chris Maza | Jul 8, 2024 | Belchertown, Hampshire County, Local News, More Local Headlines
BELCHERTOWN — The Belchertown School Committee gave Superintendent Brian Cameron generally favorable marks in his end-of-year evaluation. The committee discussed the evaluation as part of its June 25 meeting.
by Carolyn Noel | Jul 8, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, More Local Headlines, Palmer
PALMER — The Palmer Town Council met to amend minor clerical errors in the FY25 budget records on June 27.