Longmeadow Planning Board discusses former church property changes
LONGMEADOW — The Planning Board reviewed plans and asked questions about a set of retail buildings planned for 916 Williams St. during a May 7 public hearing.
Hull Forestlands withdraws Goss Hill gravel pit application in Huntington
HUNTINGTON — Bill Hull of Hull Forestlands Limited Partnership withdrew his application for a gravel pit on Goss Hill Road at a continued public hearing on May 6 at Stanton Hall.
Chicopee School Committee discusses proposed $132 million FY26 budget
CHICOPEE — During its May 5 meeting, Chicopee School’s Budget and Finance Director John Miarecki met with the School Committee to present the fiscal year 2026 budget proposal.
Curran asks for new Western Mass. undersecretary of economic development
SPRINGFIELD — With the state in the midst of finding a permanent economic development secretary, Springfield City Councilor Sean Curran is asking Gov. Maura Healey to consider creating a new position that specifically benefits Western Mass.
Mutt Rescue closes doors after license doesn’t get renewed
CHICOPEE — Mutt Rescue, located at 102 Grove St., recently hosted a final dog adoption event on April 27 after learning it would permanently have to shut its doors.
The Giant’s Harp debut EP expands on several genres
EASTHAMPTON — Local band The Giant’s Harp, a new group made up of musicians from rising force in the New England Grateful Dead music scene Mind Left Body, debuted their self-titled debut EP in April and are serving as an example of independent artists forging their path in the region.