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.
East Longmeadow looking ‘on track’ with budget, HERO Act put on hold
EAST LONGMEADOW — East Longmeadow is on track to present a balanced fiscal year 2026 budget for review by the April 1 home rule charter deadline. At the March 25 Town Council meeting, Town Manager Tom Christensen said each of the town’s departments have been directed to adhere to a level service budget to keep the town from having to use a portion of its excess levy capacity, which functions as a financial cushion.
Longmeadow Select Board reviews proposed $87.38 million town budget
LONGMEADOW — The Longmeadow Select Board got its first look at the fiscal year 2026 town budget, which closed a projected shortfall of more than $700,000 through level service funding and a cut in recommended capital projects.