Federal education funding cuts to impact Holyoke, Chicopee
With more tough news of federal funding cuts being announced from the Trump administration, the Healey-Driscoll administration is condemning the administration’s illegal move to terminate $106 million in K-12 education grant funding for Massachusetts.
Northampton issues spring amphibian migration notice
NORTHAMPTON — With the change of seasons comes longer days, warmer weather and spring amphibian migration season.
Sisters bring awareness to colorectal cancer
March was another successful month for the advocacy efforts of twins Kimberly Schoolcraft of Springfield and Karen Fogarty of Westfield. Between state proclamations and a trip to Washington, D.C., the two continued their mission of raising awareness for colorectal cancer.
Enfield set to receive $10M for mall redevelopment
ENFIELD — The state’s Community Investment Fund 2030 awarded the town of Enfield $10 million to aid in the redevelopment plans at Enfield Square Mall.
Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School Committee makes last effort to reduce town assessments
WILBRAHAM — The Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District sent fiscal year 2026 assessment letters to both towns ahead of their spring town meetings, when the budget will be up for a vote. In a budget season full of tough decisions, however, the School Committee still questioned whether to adjust the assessments in hopes of earning good will and avoiding an us-versus-them funding situation.