by Sarah Heinonen | Jun 17, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, More Local Headlines, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — Representatives from the federal Department of Justice, the Springfield Police Department and the community met online on June 12 to develop concepts that will become part of the Police Department’s Community engagement plan. The engagement plan was a requirement of the settlement agreement reached between the federal government and the Police Department in August 2022.
by Laura Mason | Jun 17, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Monson, More Local Headlines
MONSON — The Monson School Committee has reorganized following the results of the June 11 election, which selected one of the challengers over the former chair of the committee.
by Laura Mason | Jun 12, 2024 | East Longmeadow, Hampden County, Local News, More Local Headlines
EAST LONGMEADOW — The town of East Longmeadow was recently awarded $8,100 to support the Fire Department’s safety awareness programs Student Awareness of Fire Education and Senior Awareness of Fire Education, the department said.
by Sarah Heinonen | Jun 12, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Longmeadow, More Local Headlines
LONGMEADOW — The Wildcat Pantry at Bay Path University recently received a $20,000 in recognition of the impact it has had on campus and to further grow the initiative.
by Cliff Clark | Jun 11, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, More Local Headlines, Southwick
SOUTHWICK — Since the Select Board adopted a policy last July to regulate what types of flags could be flown on town property, no group or organization has yet applied to have its flag flown on the single pole in front of Town Hall. “I want to let residents know it’s...
by Miasha Lee | Jun 11, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, More Local Headlines, West Springfield
WEST SPRINGFIELD — To mark the town’s year-long birthday celebration, West Springfield will host a 250th Anniversary Block Party on Saturday and Sunday, June 22-23, noon to 7 p.m. on the Town Common. In collaboration with city officials and the 250th Anniversary...