SPRINGFIELD — With Massachusetts high schoolers no longer required to pass the MCAS to graduate, Springfield is one of many cities across the commonwealth working to implement its own competency determination to fill that void.
SPRINGFIELD — Due to ongoing water infiltration and speeding concerns, MassDOT is spearheading a reconstruction of Birnie Avenue at the Genera School Pedestrian Tunnel.
LONGMEADOW — The town of Longmeadow is weighing how it wants to restore the stadium at the high school after studies found that the current grass field is basically unusable at this point.
NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton Community Preservation Committee will deliberate on eight project proposals seeking CPA funds at its next meeting, but before that, the public was given the opportunity to share their comments.
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Budget season is in full force in West Springfield. On April 2, the School Committee approved a $58.1 million school budget for fiscal year 2026, a $1.7 million increase from FY25.
SOMERS — Book lovers, mark your calendars! The much-anticipated Friends of the Somers Library Spring Used Book Sale is back, offering an incredible selection of books, puzzles, CDs, albums, audiobooks and DVDs. Scheduled for April 11-13, this semi-annual event will take place at the Somers Public Library, located at 2 Vision Blvd., off Route 190 in the school complex.