by Trent Levakis | May 14, 2024 | Granby, Hampshire County, Local News, More Local Headlines
GRANBY — With the annual town election approaching on Monday, May 20, candidates for the various positions open on this year’s ballot gathered at East Meadow School on May 1 for a Lions Club-sponsored candidates’ night event.
by Trent Levakis | May 14, 2024 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News, More Local Headlines
HOLYOKE — In order to better support teacher development and ultimately improve teacher retention, Holyoke Public Schools is modifying students’ schedules by releasing one hour early on Wednesdays as part of a pilot next school year.
by Cliff Clark | May 7, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, More Local Headlines, Southwick
SOUTHWICK — The mother of a Black student who says she has endured racial epithets and abuse from fellow students at Southwick Regional School has filed a federal civil rights complaint against the school district. Allyson Lopez believes district administrators have...
by Staasi Heropoulos | May 7, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, More Local Headlines, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — When the current school year began, Rebecca M. Johnson School principal Christopher Sutton literally rolled out the red carpet to welcome students. He shook everyone’s hand and began memorizing their names. He goes to every classroom, every day, to say good morning.
by Sarah Heinonen | May 7, 2024 | Hampshire County, Local News, More Local Headlines, Ware
WARE — Water will be a major topic of discussion at the Ware spring Town Meeting on Monday, May 13.
by Bill Zito | May 7, 2024 | Belchertown, Hampshire County, Local News, More Local Headlines
BELCHERTOWN — Ahead of their respective May 13 and May 20 dates, the Belchertown Select Board and the clerk’s office have released the Warrants for the special and annual Town Meetings and accompanying election ballot.