by Amy Porter | Jan 13, 2025 | Hilltowns, Local News, More Articles
HUNTINGTON — The Zoning Board of Appeals has scheduled a continued public hearing on a special permit for a proposed 4.9-acre gravel pit at 61 Goss Hill Rd. on land owned by William B. Hull Forestlands on Jan. 21 at 6 p.m. in Stanton Hall.
by Amy Porter | Jan 13, 2025 | Hampden County, Local News, Photo Slider, Westfield
WESTFIELD — The Westfield Historical Commission is in the planning stages for local events to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution which officially began in April of 1775. The commission invites any local or regional community groups to participate in this venture.
by Amy Porter | Jan 13, 2025 | Hampden County, Local News, More Articles, Westfield
WESTFIELD — At the start of a brief rescheduled City Council meeting on Jan. 6, Councilor Cindy Harris made a motion to nominate Ward 5 Councilor John Beltrandi to continue as City Council president in 2025. When no other nominations came forward, the council unanimously approved the nomination.
by Cliff Clark | Jan 13, 2025 | Hampden County, Local News, Photo Slider, Southwick
SOUTHWICK — As the Planning Board wrapped up its over two-hour meeting on Jan. 7, Chair Michael Doherty and board member David Sutton announced they were resigning.
by Ryan Feyre | Jan 13, 2025 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — As Springfield Public Schools’ director of Chapter 74 technical programs, Shelly Zayas said she is witnessing firsthand a growth period for the Springfield High School of Science and Technology; and she wants others to witness it with her.
by G. Michael Dobbs | Jan 13, 2025 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local Headlines, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — Both state Sen. Adam Gomez and state Rep. Carlos Gonzalez spoke about the gun legislation signed into law by Gov. Maura Healey as one of the most important achievements of the last legislative session.