School budget contains cuts to programs, personnel
WESTFIELD — Superintendent Stefan Czaporowski and Director of Finance Shannon Barry presented the proposed fiscal year 2026 budget to the School Committee at a special meeting on April 7, prior to the regular School Committee meeting.
Chester Elementary named 2024 School of Recognition
CHESTER — Chester Elementary School took advantage of its picture day with O’Connor Studios on April 17 to take a group shot of the majority of its 113 students proudly wearing T-shirts proclaiming Chester Elementary as a 2024 Massachusetts School of Recognition, a designation from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Yummy Asian Cuisine celebrates grand opening
CHICOPEE — Owner Vicky Chen and her staff hosted a grand opening of Yummy Asian Cuisine at 108 West St. on April 16, introducing her second location to the Chicopee community.
Rachel’s Table celebrates new refrigerated box truck
LONGMEADOW — Jodi Falk, executive director of Rachel’s Table of Western Massachusetts, stood on the loading platform of a 16-foot, insulated box truck as it rose up into the air, celebrating the lives that it will improve.
Senior Games to offer sports clinic in Wilbraham May 8
WILBRAHAM — Curious about cornhole? Promised yourself you’ll try pickleball — or powerwalking? Is shuffleboard more your speed? Have you been dying to take a shot at disc golf?