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Westfield, Sharon young writers inspire Littleville Elementary students

By | Jun 19, 2024

Westfield, Sharon young writers inspire Littleville Elementary students

HUNTINGTON — Littleville Elementary School reading specialist Margaret Petzold arranged a special visit to the school on June 11 from two young authors to speak to second and third graders about writing.


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By | Jun 19, 2024

Hampden Planning Board discusses battery energy storage systems bylaw, moratorium

HAMPDEN — The Hampden Planning Board briefly discussed creating a bylaw about battery energy storage systems at its June 12 meeting.


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By | Jun 19, 2024

HWRSD approves modified program, evaluates superintendent

WILBRAHAM — At its June 13 meeting, the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School Committee approved the modified program of studies for Wilbraham Middle School, following its review by the Curriculum Subcommittee.


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Council of Jewish Women awards $70K in scholarships

By | Jun 17, 2024

Council of Jewish Women awards $70K in scholarships

Nearly 50 students will have an easier time paying for college this fall with scholarships totaling $70,000 from the Springfield Council of Jewish Women.


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By | Jun 17, 2024

Select Board approves final agreement for move to regional dispatch

BELCHERTOWN — At its June 13 special meeting, the Select Board voted to endorse the final agreement between Belchertown, Wilbraham and Hampden with regard to regional dispatch services.


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By | Jun 12, 2024

Hampden Board of Selectmen hears annual stormwater update

HAMPDEN — Tighe and Bond presented an annual update for the town’s municipal separate storm sewer systems or MS4, stormwater program to the Hampden Board of Selectmen during its June 3 meeting.


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By | Jun 12, 2024

Local senior centers to host Alzheimer’s awareness events

HAMPDEN — On June 20, Hampden Senior Center will host its Grab and Go Fundraiser Dinner as part of its efforts to raise funds to support the Alzheimer’s Association.


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By | Jun 12, 2024

Hampden Conservation Commission continues discussion on solar project

HAMPDEN — During its June 5 meeting, the Hampden Conservation Commission continued its hearing for the agri-solar proposed facility at 530 Glendale Rd.


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By | Jun 6, 2024

Western Mass. senators push priorities in budget debate

Following a vigorous May 23 debate session, the nearly $60 billion budget reached unanimous approval by the Massachusetts state Senate. Members adopted more than 400 of the 1,100 amendments filed, resulting in close to $90 million of additional spending with Western Massachusetts lawmakers maintaining the regions stake in funding.


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