Russell Police Family Fun Day & Car Show slated for Aug. 23
RUSSELL — The Russell Police Association will host its annual Family Fun Day and Car Show on Saturday, Aug. 23, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Strathmore Park. Admission is free.
Southwick Select Board gets update on CDBG program
SOUTHWICK — After the Select Board learned last week there is money left over from a Community Block Development Grant that was used to upgrade Bungalow Street, the agency that administers the grant asked the board what it wanted to do with it.
Westfield Fair returns Aug. 15-17
WESTFIELD — Volunteers are gearing up for the 97th Westfield Fair Aug. 15 to 17 at the fairgrounds on 137 Russellville Rd. Admission is $15 — cash only at the gate — and $13 for seniors and veterans. Admission is free for children under 12 with an adult.
Garcia named finalist for Mayor of the Year by NREC
HOLYOKE — Mayor Joshua A. Garcia has been named a finalist for the Mayor of the Year Award by the Northeast Renewable Energy Coalition, in recognition of his leadership and innovation in clean energy and community development.
Norris PTO’s Back the Budget Initiative rallies community support
SOUTHAMPTON — In the wake of painful budget cuts at William E. Norris Elementary School, the Norris PTO has launched a powerful community effort to close the growing gaps in resources and support.
State announces funding for rental housing developments
With the state recently announcing $182 million in low-incoming housing tax credits and subsidies to 21 rental housing developments to create or preserve 1,245 homes across Massachusetts, both Easthampton and Hadley are the Hampshire County communities included in the awards.