Chicopee celebrates Portuguese Heritage Month with flag raising
CHICOPEE — On June 10, members of the community and local government gathered to celebrate the raising of the Portuguese flag and honor Portuguese Heritage Month.
General contractor chosen for Shutesbury Library project
SHUTESBURY — On June 11, Construction Dynamics, located in Clinton, was chosen as general contractor for the Shutesbury library project. The company’s winning bid was $6.386 million.
Southampton land purchase goes to override vote
SOUTHAMPTON — Last month, residents at Annual Town Meeting voted in favor of Article 11, which authorized the Select Board to purchase 52 acres located along College Highway, across from the Cumberland Farms convenience store. This month, voters will be asked to authorize borrowing $2.2 million to pay for the property.
Holyoke, Amherst receive federal funding for electric school buses
Electric school buses will soon start phasing into Western Massachusetts roads after Holyoke and Amherst were two of 17 districts in the state to be awarded portions of $42 million in federal funding that will enable districts to replace fossil-fueled school buses with cleaner electric models.
Amherst Planning Board discusses overlay district for University Drive
AMHERST — After many months of discussion, the Planning Board is on the verge of officially submitting its recommendation for an overlay district on University Drive between Amity Street and Northampton Road.
School Committee discusses summer food service
EASTHAMPTON — At its June 11 meeting, the Easthampton School Committee discussed plans for food service for students over the summer and had initial talks on some policy changes and updates.