Blais, Comerford host rural schools aid discussion
NORTHAMPTON — State Rep. Natalie Blais and state Sen. Jo Comerford hosted a hybrid event on June 25 to highlight the critical need to pass an act providing a sustainable future for rural schools.
West Springfield Charter Review Committee discusses potential revisions
WEST SPRINGFIELD — At the beginning of April, the town of West Springfield announced the kickoff of its 2025 Charter Review Committee, in accordance with the West Springfield Home Rule Charter, which mandates a review every 10 years.
Springfield leaders continue fight against biomass plant
SPRINGFIELD — Public health leaders, along with city and state officials, are continuing to fight a recent ruling that breathes life into the controversial biomass plant proposal by Palmer Renewable Energy.
Longmeadow Select Board sets water, sewer meter hike, hears Cooley Brook plans
LONGMEADOW — The Longmeadow Select Board voted to adopt a 150% increase to the fiscal year 2026 for water and sewer users’ fixed meter rate, bringing it the average amount residents will pay to $72.52 for water and $85.70 for sewer.
Chicopee School Committee approves $133 million budget
CHICOPEE — The School Committee approved an approximately $133.8 million fiscal year 2026 school budget during its June 18 meeting, an increase of $5.1 million from FY25.
State hires advisor for new courthouse project
SPRINGFIELD — The Healey-Driscoll administration has hired Greystone Real Estate Advisory Group to lead the procurement process for the future Springfield Regional Justice Center project.