Springfield veteran services director retires, deputy steps up
SPRINGFIELD — The city’s long serving veteran services director is stepping down from his post after 13 years.
Transfer of Plumb Field property at Duggan approved in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — At its Jan. 25 meeting, the Springfield School Committee voted unanimously in favor of a proposal to transfer a land parcel behind Duggan Academy to the city for the property to be maintained as a public park in the name of famed high school coach Ted Plumb.
MassWildlife updates Patrill Hollow Dam removal plans
HARDWICK — In a follow up to a similar presentation on Nov. 29 of last year, the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife reviewed its plans to remove Patrill Hollow Dam in the Muddy Brook Wildlife Management Area.
Amherst School Committee debates proposed cuts in FY25 budget
AMHERST — Many students and parents expressed concerns to the Amherst School Committee as it opened its fiscal year 2025 Amherst Public Schools budget hearing.
Conversation Circles bring English learners into Easthampton community
EASTHAMPTON — The Easthampton Public Library is starting Conversation Circles to assist new English language learners in learning the language as well as becoming more a part of the community.
Local Burger officially opens Easthampton location
EASTHAMPTON — Local Burger officially opened another restaurant this past week; this time at the former Riff’s Joint in Eastworks on Pleasant Street.