LONGMEADOW — In an election season that saw several candidates vying for positions on the Longmeadow Select Board and School Committee, voters stayed the course with familiar faces, while also embracing new voices in town government.
SPRINGFIELD — Former Springfield Public Schools students who were unable to receive a diploma because of a failure to meet MCAS requirements may now have a chance to obtain one.
SOUTHWICK — When the federal government announced in March it was cutting two food assistance programs, the director of Our Community Food Pantry was relieved when she learned the cuts would not affect its mission of meeting the needs of those struggling with food insecurity.
CHICOPEE — Laplante and Company LLC hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on May 22 to celebrate the grand opening of its new office at 342 Front St.
HOLYOKE — Residents and neighboring community members are invited to celebrate creativity, innovation and the legacy of The Paper City at the first Holyoke Paper Festival, taking place Saturday, June 7 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., at De La Luz Soundstage at LightHouse, 114 Race St.
WEST SPRINGFIELD — At the West Springfield School Committee’s May 27 meeting, the committee received an update that West Springfield Middle School will begin the implementation of YONDR pouches for student electronics.