Massachusetts’s new legislative session has begun, and state Sen. Jake Oliveira has his eye on several issues he plans to address over this two-year term. Oliveira, who was first elected to the state Senate in 2022 and reelected in November 2024, said he wants to continue to tackle education, transportation and healthcare.
EAST LONGMEADOW — A contingent from the School Committee and School Department met with the East Longmeadow Town Council on Jan. 14 to discuss budget challenges.
LONGMEADOW — The Longmeadow Select Board discussed the possibility of parting ways with Hampden Country Regional Retirement System at its Jan. 21 meeting. However, doing so would be complicated and expensive, with no guarantee that the town would fare better on the other side.
WEST SPRINGFIELD — The town of West Springfield is forming an advisory group centered around overall census data in the district and future projections for school-specific enrollment.
SPRINGFIELD — Nina Ortiz and Khesahn Reid ran into a problem when they first started their vegan alkaline journey together several years ago: they could not find a restaurant in the area that reflected their newfound diet.
SOUTHWICK — Of the five articles on the warrant for Tuesday’s Special Town Meeting the citizens’ petition to lower the speed limit on College Highway was the only one not approved.