Holyoke hosts gun violence awareness observance
HOLYOKE — Orange shirts popped in the sunlight outside City Hall as dozens gathered on June 3 as the city hosted a gun violence awareness observance.
Chicopee superintendent discusses safety plan amid concerns
CHICOPEE — During the School Committee meeting on June 5, Superintendent Marcus Ware gave a presentation on school safety in response to teachers voicing concerns for their safety.
Leverett couple shares the world in paint and photo
LEVERETT — Three lionesses were feeding on a water buffalo when Jackie and David Pueschel made it to an overlook. David said the crunch of bones in the dusk, “was a bit unsettling.”
‘Caring about people with people:’ how the ‘Hub’ will integrate services
NORTHAMPTON — For Michele Farry, the deputy commissioner of Northampton’s Department of Health and Human Services, the city’s groundbreaking Community Resilience Hub will be, among many other things, about envisioning a future of wellness for oneself.
Route 9 bridge dedication honors fallen hero
BELCHERTOWN — On May 26, community members, local leaders and state officials commemorated the dedication of the Route 9 highway bridge connecting Belchertown and Ware, now named the Kenneth J. Iwasinski Memorial Bridge in honor of Army Specialist Kenneth J. Iwasinski.
Dinnall selected as next Springfield superintendent
SPRINGFIELD — The School Committee selected Sonia Dinnall as the next superintendent of Springfield Public Schools during a 4-3 vote at the special meeting on May 30.