Northampton School Committee adjusts public comment rules
NORTHAMPTON — During its regular meeting on Jan. 11, the Northampton School Committee made some adjustments to its public comment rules.
Palmer Town Council names town manager screening committee
PALMER — Town Council members voted for the resident and department head members of the town manager screening committee during their Jan. 8 meeting.
Pathfinder welcomes new puppy and grant for absenteeism
PALMER — Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical School District was awarded a $10,000 grant to assist with reducing chronic absenteeism, Superintendent Eric Duda announced at the School Committee’s Jan. 10 meeting.
Performance Food Group to expand operations with larger Springfield facility
SPRINGFIELD — Performance Food Group is planning to expand its Springfield operation with the construction of a new facility on its existing land.
Working group on digital equity sees differences in access to broadband
SPRINGFIELD — The Pioneer Valley Planning Commission is undertaking the creation of a plan that addresses the city’s need for digital equity, a plan which City Council President Michael Fenton explained is necessary for the city to apply for state and federal resources.
Swan highlights Dr. King’s ‘radical’ legacy, calls for continued action
SPRINGFIELD — In a compelling address at the NAACP’s Martin Luther King, Jr. ceremony at City Hall on Jan. 12, Bishop Talbert W. Swan II focused on the often-ignored “radical” aspects of the late Civil Rights leader’s legacy, underscoring its relevance in today’s societal and political context.