SPRINGFIELD — According to the president and CEO of a company that installs broadband systems in communities looking to offer residents a choice of internet service, the permitting process at the state level in Massachusetts takes on the average three years.
GRANBY — The first night of this year’s Granby Town Meeting took place on May 13 inside East Meadow Elementary School and saw all 23 articles presented passed.
SOUTH HADLEY — Town Meeting members gathered on May 8 to vote on special and annual Town Meeting articles. Between the two meetings there were 32 articles approved, with one being tabled and another was agreed to not be voted on.
HOLYOKE — State Sen. John Velis (D-Westfield) was honored in recognition for his commitment and work to supporting those in recovery during Hope for Holyoke’s eighth annual “Hopey Awards” on May 3.
HOLYOKE — For the second straight year, Holyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia and the Holyoke Biking and Pedestrian Committee led people from all over the community in a mayoral bike ride through the streets of Holyoke to celebrate National Bike Month.
HOLYOKE — After over a year of back and forth within the City Council, voters will decide if the town will reduce its Community Preservation Act surcharge from 1.5% to 1% on the ballot this fall.