by Amy Porter | Feb 3, 2025 | Hampden County, Local News, More Articles, Westfield
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.
by Ryan Feyre | Feb 3, 2025 | Hampden County, Local News, More Articles, Springfield
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.
by Ryan Feyre | Feb 3, 2025 | Hampden County, Local News, More Articles, 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.
by Sarah Heinonen | Jan 29, 2025 | Hampden County, Local News, More Articles, Wilbraham
WILBRAHAM — Ian Stratton, an eighth grader at Wilbraham Middle School, has lots of ideas about how to help the people around him. Now, he has been given a chance to do just that as a Project 351 ambassador.
by Tyler Garnet | Jan 29, 2025 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News, More Articles
State Rep. Shirley ArriagaReminder Publishing file photo CHICOPEE — With 2025 in full swing, state Rep. Shirley Arriaga (D-Chicopee) talked with Reminder Publishing to discuss her goals and priorities for her second term. Arriaga is a lifelong resident of Chicopee and...
by Tyler Garnet | Jan 29, 2025 | Agawam, Chicopee, Easthampton, Hampden County, Hampshire County, Hilltowns, Holyoke, More Articles, West Springfield, Westfield
With the new year here, Reminder Publishing talked with state Sen. John Velis (D-Westfield) to discuss his outlook and goals for 2025.