SHAEC offers new series on growing and using herbs
CHESTER — The Southern Hilltowns Adult Education Center is offering a sustainability series on Friday evenings this June at the Village Enterprise Center, 26 Main St.
All Our Kids launches foster care awareness campaign
HOLYOKE — In recognition of Foster Care Awareness Month, All Our Kids launched a public service campaign aimed at raising awareness of the unique challenges faced by foster families and the state of foster care in Western Massachusetts.
Springfield City Council and advocates rally for Clean Slate legislation
SPRINGFIELD — In the state of Massachusetts, criminal offender record information can be sealed three years after a misdemeanor and seven years after a felony. However, only 10% of the 672,000 Massachusetts residents eligible to seal their records have done so.
City Council backs MGM dealers union with resolution
SPRINGFIELD — MGM Springfield is refusing to negotiate a new contract with poker and table game dealers, despite the fact the workers won an election to unionize 14 months ago.
Hampden voters pass articles for Thornton W. Burgess, Fire Department repairs
HAMPDEN — A plethora of important articles passed Hampden voters during the annual Town Meeting on May 12, including three that allow the relocation of town offices to the former Thornton W. Burgess School on 85 Wilbraham Rd.
Select Board provides last chance to choose recycling cart size
LONGMEADOW — The Longmeadow Select Board provided residents with a little extra time and choice around the new recycling carts required as part of the town’s contract with Waste Management, which begins July 1.