by Sarah Heinonen | Apr 3, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — The internet is embedded in the day-to-day lives of Americans, from working from home to ordering food or filing taxes. While reliable access to high-speed internet is an assumption for many, there are people in communities around the state that do not...
by Bill Zito | Apr 3, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — City Councilor Sean Curran is encouraging the Springfield Parking Authority to find ways to close a $17 million gap in deferred maintenance money that is creating a delay in addressing regular work on Springfield’s parking garages. At the March 14...
by Sarah Heinonen | Apr 3, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
People wait in line to receive diapers and wipes through a diaper distribution pilot program.Reminder Publishing photo by Sarah Heinonen SPRINGFIELD — On the second floor of 721 State St., a line stretched out of the door. People filled out forms while waiting,...
by Laura Mason | Apr 3, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Palmer
PALMER — Students at Old Mill Pond Elementary School will attend a 45-minute assembly by the professional New York-based Echo Dance Team on April 10. The all-student assembly will take place in Palmer High School’s auditorium and focus on themes of antibullying,...
by Dennis Hohenberger | Apr 3, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Palmer
PALMER — In a detailed presentation to the School Committee, Superintendent Matthew Francis outlined the Palmer Public Schools’ ambitious approach to enhance educational outcomes through the Student Opportunity Act plan. The initiative focuses on addressing critical...
by Bill Zito | Apr 3, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Monson
MONSON — During its March 26 meeting, the Select Board received legislative updates from state Sen. Ryan Fattman (R-Sutton) and state Reps. Brian Ashe (D-Longmeadow) and Angelo Puppolo (D-Springfield). Ashe began with an outline on plans for the fiscal year 2025...
