by Laura Mason | Jul 17, 2024 | East Longmeadow, Hampden County, Local News, More Local Headlines
EAST LONGMEADOW — The East Longmeadow Town Council finalized its evaluation of Town Manager Tom Christensen during its July 9 meeting, expressing satisfaction with a rating of 78 out of 100.
by Amy Porter | Jul 17, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, More Local Headlines, Westfield
WESTFIELD — Michael Tirrell, chair of the School Committee’s Facilities Subcommittee, said at a July 8 meeting that the schools have “a lot in the works” for their buildings in the coming year. Tirrell was referring to, among others, the planned January 2025 move of...
by Michael Ballway | Jul 17, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, More Local Headlines, West Springfield
WEST SPRINGFIELD — The School Department’s assistant superintendent won’t be replaced. As Vito Perrone, who formerly occupied that position, prepared to depart for his new role as superintendent of the Hampshire Regional School District, West Springfield...
by Tyler Lederer | Jul 17, 2024 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local News, More Local Headlines
AGAWAM — In the face of rising housing costs around Western Massachusetts, Agawam may pursue either 40R or 40Y housing districts or accessory dwelling units to increase its affordable housing stock, said City Council President Rosemary Sandlin. But that depends on the...
by Ryan Feyre | Jul 15, 2024 | Easthampton, Hampshire County, Local News, More Local Headlines
EASTHAMPTON – The city of Easthampton received a $330,000 grant from the MassTrails Grant Program to enhance the Manhan Rail Trail.
by Ryan Feyre | Jul 15, 2024 | Hampshire County, Hampshire Hilltowns, Local News, More Local Headlines
HATFIELD — With current Hatfield Town Administrator Marlene Michonski set to retire at the end of this year, the town is seeking applications from people who are interested in taking over the position.