Ware’s Historical Society announces upcoming festivities
WARE — The Ware Historical Society has a myriad of events and activities planner this spring and summer.
Palmer School Committee begins superintendent evaluation process
PALMER — Superintendent Matthew Francis reviewed the superintendent evaluation process and its timeline with School Committee members during the May 15 meeting.
Articles at Monson Town Meetings receive nearly unanimous support
Town Moderator Peter Matrow reads Article 26 to attendees of the May 13 Monson Town Meeting.
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Ludlow departments collaborate with CHD to address mental health
In recent years, health professionals, including the U.S. surgeon general, have begun working to curb the nation’s levels of mental health crises. According to the National Institute for Mental Health, in 2021, 22.8% of all U.S. adults had a mental health illness. In the same year, the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, American Academy of Pediatrics and Children’s Hospital Association jointly issued a national state of emergency in children’s mental health.The town of Ludlow has decided to address the issue of mental health with two initiatives that pool the resources of the public and private health professionals, educators and emergency services.
Ludlow to host joint ice hockey team with Belchertown
LUDLOW — Ludlow High School athletics will host a joint ice hockey team with Belchertown High School for the coming hockey season following approval from the School Committee at its May 14 meeting.
Tight votes on budget, animal control at Ludlow’s Town Meeting
LUDLOW — Ludlow’s May 13 Town Meeting featured vigorous debate on a few of the 35 articles, splitting the voters and requiring standing counts.