Springfield’s school cameras contract extended for 45 days
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield School Committee unanimously approved a 45-day extension of a much-debated contract that lets police patch into school cameras in live time during an emergency.
Tolland PD awarded state grant for body-worn cameras
TOLLAND — The Tolland Police Department was recently awarded a grant to purchase body-worn cameras for its three-member force.
Youth Comm. continues proper school funding advocacy efforts
NORTHAMPTON — In anticipation of the new year, 15 students from the Northampton Youth Commission met with Education Secretary Patrick Tutwiler at the State House office of state Sen. Jo Comerford (D-Northampton) last month.
Springfield City Council rejects proposed changes to public officials’ compensation
SPRINGFIELD — An attempt to amend the ordinance around compensation for governing bodies did not secure the necessary two-thirds vote to pass the City Council.
Fertility program to open first Western Mass. office in January
SPRINGFIELD — The Center for Advanced Reproductive Services is opening a new office in Springfield very soon.
O’Dell Women’s Center awards grants to women empowerment programs
SPRINGFIELD — Eight Springfield area nonprofits have received grants from O’Dell Women’s Center to support programs that create opportunities for low-income women.