Christopher Beecher named next fire chief
EAST LONGMEADOW — At the Feb. 11 meeting of the East Longmeadow Town Council, Deputy Fire Chief Christopher Beecher was promoted to the position of chief.
Departure of elementary principal raises concerns for families
HUNTINGTON — At the start of the Gateway Regional School Committee meeting on Feb. 12, which was moved to the Performing Arts Center due to the 100 residents that attended, Chair Jason Forgue asked for a motion to extend public participation to 30 minutes, instead of the 15 minutes normally allotted.
Flag raising, storytelling part of Black History Month ceremony
HOLYOKE — Holyoke recognized Black History Month, which is observed every February, with a flag-raising ceremony at City Hall on Wednesday, Feb. 12, followed by a storytelling program at the Holyoke Public Library.
State Rep. Sabadosa looks ahead to 2025 and beyond
NORTHAMPTON — In following up with local state legislators, Reminder Publishing spoke with state Rep. Lindsay Sabadosa (D-Northampton) to discuss the year ahead, after her reelection to the role last November.
Holyoke City Council approves resolution decrying comedian’s Puerto Rico joke
HOLYOKE — During the Jan. 21 City Council meeting, the City Council unanimously approved a resolution presented by City Councilor Juan Anderson-Burgos condemning the statement made by Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe at a Donald Trump political rally in October 2024.
Chicopee City Hall access plan changes with renovations
CHICOPEE — Chicopee announced the beginning of construction on the second phase of improvements to Chicopee City Hall and City Hall Annex are set to begin and construction activities will cause for a temporary access plan.