by Laura Mason | Mar 20, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Palmer
PALMER — Superintendent Matthew Francis presented the fiscal year 2025 budget for Palmer Public Schools to the Town Council during its March 11 meeting, serving as a first look into the School Department’s requested funds for the year. This presentation was required...
by Sarah Heinonen | Mar 20, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Palmer
PALMER — The Palmer Town Council voted on Feb. 26 to make native and current Plymouth Assistant Town Manager Brad Brothers the new Palmer town manager. The Town Council conducted interviews with the two finalists, Brothers and Hadley Town Administrator Carolyn Brennan, on Feb. 22.
by Miasha Lee | Mar 20, 2024 | East Longmeadow, Hampden County, Local News
EAST LONGMEADOW — On April 13, the East Longmeadow Lions Club will host its fifth annual Spring Fishing Derby at Heritage Park from 7-10:30 a.m. This free event offers an opportunity for children to enjoy the outdoors while they’re fishing as well as prizes for ages...
by Laura Mason | Mar 20, 2024 | East Longmeadow, Hampden County, Local News
EAST LONGMEADOW — At its March 11 meeting, the East Longmeadow School Committee voted to amend the requested fiscal year 2025 budget increase to include one added position, rather than the previously approved two positions. This modified level 2 budget increase...
by Sarah Heinonen | Mar 20, 2024 | East Longmeadow, Hampden County, Local News
The Planning Board listens to a presentation by Pioneer Valley Planning Commission planners Kyle Finnell and Aodhan Hemeo-McMahon on a proposed Center Town District.Reminder Publishing photo by Sarah Heinonen EAST LONGMEADOW — The possibility of a multi-use district...
by Laura Mason | Mar 20, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Technical Community College Police Department has begun wearing body cameras to increase transparency regarding officers’ interactions with the public. The 15 cameras were purchased following the department’s award of a U.S. Bureau of...
