Springfield City Council subcommittee discusses fentanyl crisis
SPRINGFIELD — The City Council’s Health and Human Services Subcommittee hosted a meeting on Jan. 18 to discuss the fentanyl crisis in the city of Springfield.
Planning Board reflects on Ware’s senior housing options
WARE — Ware’s population is growing increasingly older. Yet, most homes in the town are not ideal for older adults and other options are limited without further development, Becky Basch, land use and environment senior planner for Pioneer Valley Planning Commission, reported.
Crafters, residents invited to annual Quaboag Valentines Fair
WARREN — The Quaboag Regional Middle High School’s Student Council is hosting its third annual Valentines Craft Fair on Feb. 10 in the school’s cafeterias.
Chicopee anticipates some budget cuts to earmarks
CHICOPEE — As budget cuts are being made to several services throughout the state, Chicopee is “thankful” that the cuts within the city are not big. In early January, Gov. Maura Healey announced $375 million in mid-year budget cuts. Mayor John Vieau...Chicopee City Council approves teacher salary increases
CHICOPEE — Two transfers in the amount of $4.4 million and $3.1 million were taken from the city’s stabilization account for educational purposes and salary increases. The City Council unanimously approved the transfers during its Jan. 16 meeting.Ward 3...Belchertown Select Board approves use of ARPA funds for two projects
BELCHERTOWN — With American Rescue Plan Act funding needing to be spent down by the end of this year, the Select Board continued allocating its remaining funds to future items.