South Hadley’s Budget Task Force to host listening session
SOUTH HADLEY — South Hadley’s Budget Task Force is inviting residents to share their priorities for town services and spending during a listening session on Dec. 8 at 7 p.m.
Wilbraham Select Board weighing options in middle school MSBA project
WILBRAHAM — While the future of Wilbraham Middle School is still up in the air, the Hampden-Wilbraham School District School Committee met with the Select Board on Nov. 24 for advice on where to move forward in the MSBA project.
Southwick educating residents about water quality
SOUTHWICK — The Water Commission believes that educating residents could change the negative perception of the town’s water quality and water department policies, a feeling that was discussed during a recent presentation by the chair of the Master Plan Implementation Committee to the commissioners.
Holyoke City Council approves treasurer position, opens search
HOLYOKE — The City Council unanimously approved an ordinance to create a new appointed city treasurer position during its Nov. 18 meeting.
District says Westfield’s focus on attendance is making gains
WESTFIELD — Westfield Superintendent Stefan Czaporowski and Christopher Rogers, director of operations and safety, spoke with Reminder Publishing on Nov. 21 about the district’s focus on improving attendance and decreasing chronic absenteeism, saying they had good data to report.
Wilbraham police officers recognized with medals
WILBRAHAM — On Nov. 22, state Sen. Jake Oliveira and state Rep. Brian Ashe met at the Wilbraham Police Department to recognize Officer Cameron Prosperi and Officer Jack Alberici.