SPRINGFIELD — During a May 22 literacy roundtable event at Edward P. Boland Elementary School in Springfield, local education leaders discussed projects across multiple school systems to improve early literacy in Western Massachusetts, including the state’s Literacy Launch initiative.
HOLYOKE — A team of 10 local rowers, aged 60-69, rowed one million meters over the course of Memorial Day weekend to set the first world record for indoor rowing in their age group.
NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton Planning Board is currently in the midst of considering adjustments to its current hybrid meeting and public comment rules.
HADLEY — In May, Annual Town Meeting voted to begin the planning process to replace the building that houses the DPW.
WILLIAMSBURG — The old Helen E. James School building came down last year and the new public safety building rose up during winter and spring, brand new and beautiful white, to take its place. Now, it’s time to celebrate and have fun.
AMHERST — During the Finance Committee meeting on May 28, Amherst Town Manager Paul Bockelman floated the possibility of using $1 million in one-time American Rescue Plan Act funds to support the Amherst-Pelham Regional Schools fiscal year 2025 budget.