South Hadley Select Board approves fundraising efforts for PD comfort dog
SOUTH HADLEY — The Police Department may soon be getting a furry new member after the Select Board approved fundraising efforts for a comfort dog program.
Enchanted Circle announces organizational pause
HOLYOKE — Nonprofit arts education organization Enchanted Circle has announced plans for a strategic pause, effective July 1, as part of a border initiative to strengthen the organization’s operational strategies to better serve the community in the long term, amidst financial insecurity.
Holyoke City Council approves fiscal year 2025 budget
HOLYOKE — The City Council has passed a budget of just over $172 million for the fiscal year 2025 operating budget, about a $9 million increase from FY24.
Eos Foundation shares report of Chicopee schools serving breakfast
CHICOPEE — The Eos Foundation recently released its 2023-2024 study on the state of breakfast at Massachusetts’ high-poverty schools, Ending Hunger in Our Classrooms: Expanding After the Bell Breakfast to fuel student learning.
Chicopee FY25 budget gets approved with multiple increases
CHICOPEE — After hosting three separate days of budget hearings with different department heads on June 20, 25 and 27, the City Council approved the mayor’s fiscal year 2025 budget.
Chicopee announces rescheduled date for fireworks celebration
CHICOPEE — After postponing the original fireworks event on June 29 due to inclement weather, Chicopee has rescheduled the event for Friday, July 19 at Szot Park. The rain date will be Saturday, July 20, or Sunday, July 21, if needed.