by Ryan Feyre | Jun 24, 2024 | Hampshire County, Local News, More Local Headlines, Northampton
NORTHAMPTON — With the current playscape at RK Finn Ryan Road Elementary School deteriorating, advocates and staff in the Northampton school district are currently working on the creation of a new inclusive “Playground For All” at the school.
by Miasha Lee | Jun 19, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, More Local Headlines, West Springfield
WEST SPRINGFIELD — The West Springfield Public Library began its Summer Reading Program on June 18. The program runs until Aug. 2. The theme this year is “Read, Renew, Repeat,” with a focus on protecting the environment. “For us as a library, we have so many exciting...
by Sarah Heinonen | Jun 19, 2024 | Hampden County, Local Headlines, Longmeadow, More Local Headlines
LONGMEADOW — Longmeadow’s Planning and Select boards met on June 5 to review a draft of the town’s Long Range Plan, a document often known as a master plan, which lays out a municipality’s goals and targets for the next five to 10 years.
by Tyler Garnet | Jun 18, 2024 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News, More Local Headlines
CHICOPEE — Multiple departments and stakeholders within Chicopee haven been working on developing its first ever citywide comprehensive plan called Envision Our Chicopee: 2040.
by Doc Pruyne | Jun 18, 2024 | Franklin Hilltowns, Local News, More Local Headlines
SHUTESBURY — On June 11, Construction Dynamics, located in Clinton, was chosen as general contractor for the Shutesbury library project. The company’s winning bid was $6.386 million.
by Tina Lesniak | Jun 18, 2024 | Easthampton, Hampshire County, Local News, More Local Headlines
EASTHAMPTON — At its June 11 meeting, the Easthampton School Committee discussed plans for food service for students over the summer and had initial talks on some policy changes and updates.