EASTHAMPTON — After dozens of residents spoke in support of the bill, the Easthampton City Council voted to support a resolution in support of the rights and existence of the transgender, nonbinary, gender diverse and intersex community at its June 18 meeting.
HAMPDEN — With Police Chief Scott Trombly’s upcoming retirement on July 17, the Selectboard discussed how to undertake the search for a new chief.
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield City Councilors are working to resuscitate a state law that would dish out a two-year mandatory sentence to drug dealers standing within 1,000 feet of schools and playgrounds.
HAMPDEN — Erik Vanderleeden won the Selectboard seat left vacant by the April resignation of former member Craig Rivest. With 405 votes, Vanderleeden bested his opponent, Kathy Pessolano, who saw 105 ballots cast in the June 23 special election.
LONGMEADOW — In cities and towns across Massachusetts, electricity customers have seen the cost of energy rise in recent years, and Longmeadow is no exception. Eversource owns most of the utility poles and wires that transport electricity to homes and businesses in Longmeadow. Customers pay a distribution charge for the use of this infrastructure. Eversource sets the fee for distribution and users are obliged to pay it.
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Two residents spoke out during the public comment portion of the June 16 Town Council meeting about ongoing concerns of homeless encampments at Lagodich Park and the Connecticut riverfront walkway.