Agawam piloting Boston hospital school health program
AGAWAM — A new partnership between Agawam schools and Boston Children’s Hospital will help increase access to support services and improve behavioral health outcomes for the district’s students.
Wingstop officially opens its next location in Chicopee
CHICOPEE — The city of Chicopee hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on Jan. 31 to officially welcome Wingstop so its community.
Holyoke City Council president, residents discuss Councilor Bartley’s recent actions
HOLYOKE — During the Jan. 21 City Council meeting, the City Council discussed the recent actions of City Councilor David Bartley at a Jan. 8 Ordinance Committee.
Committee votes to replace Westfield Tech. Academy
WESTFIELD — At a special meeting on Jan. 29, the School Committee unanimously endorsed a motion to authorize Superintendent Stefan Czaporowski to complete a statement of interest to the Massachusetts School Building Authority for the replacement of Westfield Technical Academy with the option of consolidation into one high school to replace both high schools.
Ramos highlights accomplishments, shares plans for upcoming year
SPRINGFIELD — State Rep. Orlando Ramos enters his third term in the state’s House of Representatives with an appreciation for what he was able to accomplish last session, and a desire to make progress on a “diverse set of legislation” he filed in mid-January.
Neal announces grant for electric school buses in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — U.S. Rep. Richard Neal (D-Springfield) joined Mayor Domenic Sarno and Superintendent Sonia Dinnall on Jan. 28 to announce a federal grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that initiates bus electrification for Springfield Public Schools.