SPRINGFIELD — The decision for a private developer to lease the future Springfield Regional Justice Center to the state has already been made, but city councilors and the public want to make sure their voices are still heard on the matter.
WESTFIELD — Over 100 area residents showed up for a May Day protest at Park Square Green, holding signs that read “Defend Democracy,” “Hands off Libraries, Unions, Schools” and “Resist.”
HOLYOKE — After 10 years, the end of state receivership is just a few months away with Holyoke Public Schools’ chronically underperforming designation set to end on July 1.
NORTHAMPTON — A new 14-foot community mural celebrating Northampton’s rich artistic and cultural history was unveiled inside of City Hall on April 28, and features famed opera singer Jenny Lind and the origin of the city’s nickname, “Paradise City.”
LONGMEADOW — Dressed in a lab coat and sporting wild white hair, Canadian arborist and educator “Professor Elwood Pricklethorn” entertained fourth graders at Blueberry Hill School while helping them grow their knowledge and love of trees.
HOLYOKE — The Greater Holyoke Chamber recently hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to welcome Urban Co-Works, the city’s newest coworking space provider, to the Holyoke business community at 98 Westfield Rd.