by Laura Mason | Jul 10, 2024 | Hampden, Hampden County, Local News, More Local Headlines
HAMPDEN — The Hampden Board of Selectmen discussed whether to pay the recent maintenance costs at Green Meadows Elementary School during its June 24 and July 1 meetings following the discovery of an error in who was responsible for these costs.
by Sarah Heinonen | Jul 10, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Longmeadow, More Local Headlines
LONGMEADOW — After nearly 30 years with the Longmeadow Fire Department, Chief John Dearborn will hang up his turnout gear for the last time when he retires in November.
by Tyler Lederer | Jul 9, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, More Local Headlines, Westfield
WESTFIELD — The nation is experiencing an uptick in COVID-19 cases this summer, and Westfield is not immune. Acting Health Director Debra Mulvenna said on July 5 that the city had seen eight lab-confirmed cases since July 1. There were 10 cases the week before. This...
by Ryan Feyre | Jul 9, 2024 | Hampshire County, Local News, More Local Headlines, Northampton
NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton City Council unanimously approved nine Community Preservation Act funding requests totaling over $1.4 million during its June 20 regular meeting.
by Chris Maza | Jul 8, 2024 | Belchertown, Hampshire County, Local News, More Local Headlines
BELCHERTOWN — The Belchertown School Committee gave Superintendent Brian Cameron generally favorable marks in his end-of-year evaluation. The committee discussed the evaluation as part of its June 25 meeting.
by Carolyn Noel | Jul 8, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, More Local Headlines, Palmer
PALMER — The Palmer Town Council met to amend minor clerical errors in the FY25 budget records on June 27.