Water users may see rate hike to cover $2 million project
WILBRAHAM — The Board of Water Commissioners met on July 18 to discuss a potential water rate increase to pay for a major infrastructure project that is expected to cost $2 million.
Springfield City Council approves nearly $3M grant for city projects
SPRINGFIELD — A $2.9 million Municipal Community Mitigation Grant from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission for six projects throughout Springfield was approved by the City Council during its July 14 meeting.
Southwick Ag Commission is again hosting Open Farm Day in August
SOUTHWICK — For the third consecutive year, the town’s Agricultural Commission is organizing its annual Open Farm Day, which has quickly become one of the summer’s “go to” events in town.
Business offers pool time to Westfield residents
WESTFIELD — Clancy Kaye, president and CEO of Pioneer Valley Fiberglass Pools & Spas has opened one of its pools to Westfield residents as a way to beat the heat and as a thank you to the city.
Fiesta Patronales returns to Holyoke for fourth annual event
HOLYOKE — Holyoke will once again be hosting a four-day celebration, Fiestas Patronales de Holyoke, to showcase a portion of the rich cultural diversity that defines the city of Holyoke.
Chicopee to install bus violation detectors to improve student safety
CHICOPEE — School buses in Chicopee will soon be equipped with violation detection monitoring systems on the school bus to enforce violations by a driver who fails to stop for a school bus when required to do so.