by Cliff Clark | Jul 17, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Southwick
SOUTHWICK — Restrictions on outdoor water use in town were lifted July 9, according to Public Works Director Randy Brown. “We had seven consecutive days with the flows above 174 cubic feet per second,” Brown said that day, referring to the Westfield River. On June 11,...
by Cliff Clark | Jul 17, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Southwick
SOUTHWICK — The Select Board will conduct an informational session at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 11, to gather feedback on protocols to protect the town’s agricultural, recreational and historic properties. “We want to get the relevant stakeholders involved and hear the...
by Amy Porter | Jul 17, 2024 | Hampshire County, Hilltowns, Local News, More Articles
HUNTINGTON — Melvin Hess and other principals of Hilltown Sand and Gravel, at 87 Worthington Rd., came before a joint meeting of the Huntington Planning Board and the Zoning Board of Appeals on July 9, to discuss whether the company needed a special permit to continue operating.
by Mike Lydick | Jul 17, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Photo Slider, West Springfield
WEST SPRINGFIELD — The last week of the school year was very exciting Alma Avendano, a third grader at Memorial School in West Springfield. Not only would summer vacation start soon, but she was harvesting lettuce that she had helped to grow in the school’s community garden.
by Michael Ballway | Jul 17, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, More Local Headlines, West Springfield
WEST SPRINGFIELD — The School Department’s assistant superintendent won’t be replaced. As Vito Perrone, who formerly occupied that position, prepared to depart for his new role as superintendent of the Hampshire Regional School District, West Springfield...
by Tyler Lederer | Jul 17, 2024 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local News, More Local Headlines
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...
