BOH to conduct hearing on restriction of oral nicotine pouches
NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton Board of Health accepted a draft of its “Restricting the Sales of Tobacco Products and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems Regulation” document, which means a public hearing will be conducted on the document at the board’s Nov. 21 meeting.
New Holyoke Veterans Home given topping off ceremony
HOLYOKE – U.S. Rep. Richard Neal compared his view of the new Holyoke Veterans Home as he came down route 91 heading to the city to a phoenix rising from the ashes, saying it showcases how “astounding” the milestone being celebrated was for the community.
Hatfield School Committee approves moving sixth graders to Smith
HATFIELD — The Hatfield School Committee approved the shift of sixth graders from Hatfield Elementary School to Smith Academy next school year during its regular meeting on Oct. 21.
Chester Elementary ‘goes bananas’ for composting lessons
CHESTER — Vanna Maffuccio, principal of Chester Elementary School, welcomed Mary Stucklen, owner of Tommy’s Compost Service in the Berkshires, to spend the day Oct. 28 with staff and students to assist them in expanding the school’s composting efforts beyond the lunch room. The visit was funded by the BARR grant.
Artist creates first mural at Huntington Public Library
HUNTINGTON — Nickel Stillnight has partnered with the Huntington Public Library staff and trustees to create a large-scale mural for the library.