West Springfield students recognized for accomplishments
WEST SPRINGFIELD — At the West Springfield School Committee meeting on June 10, the committee honored Every Learner, Every Day essay contest winners and the Seal of Biliteracy recipients.
Select Board considers opioid education funding, survey analytics
WILBRAHAM — Brianna Bernache of the Hampden-Wilbraham Partners 4 Youth, an organization that works to reduce substance use among young people, requested the Wilbraham Select Board allocate some of the town’s opioid abatement funding to support the program.
Bonding of $3.3M approved to buy new department vehicles
SPRINGFIELD — As a way to save money on repair costs and reduce the amount of time vehicles will spend out of service, the city of Springfield will replace a portion of their “citywide” aging fleet using a free cash transfer and through bonding.
Senior volunteer ‘shocked’ to receive COA award
SOUTHWICK — A long-time Southwick Senior Center volunteer was recently honored with an annual award created to recognize Southwick seniors who are active at the center.
Easthampton City Council continues budget hearing
EASTHAMPTON — After a contentious public hearing, the Easthampton City Council voted to continue the public hearing on the fiscal year 2026 budget until June 18. The $61.98 million budget is up 8.44% from the current year’s budget.
West Springfield Town Council approves proposed $134 million budget
WEST SPRINGFIELD — The West Springfield Town Council hosted its second public hearing during its June 5 meeting for its fiscal year 2026 capital and operating budget, which is proposed to be approximately $134 million, a 4.54% or $5.8 million increase from FY25.