Hampden
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hampden Senior Center proposal turned away by residents
HAMPDEN — An effort to renovate and expand the Senior Center met its end this month, at least as currently proposed.
Finance, HWRSD compromise on warrant disagreement
WILBRAHAM — During the May 21 joint meeting of the Wilbraham Finance Committee, Wilbraham Select Board and Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School Committee, the groups agreed to compromise following a disagreement over the budget recommendation for HWRSD.
Group lobbies legislators for decaying home foundation relief
MONSON — A May 13 bus trip to the Massachusetts State House included local community members, part of the Massachusetts Residents Against Crumbling Foundations, an advocacy group made of homeowners from across the state who seek to raise awareness and work with lawmakers to pass legislation regarding issues concerning the construction of their homes and others like them.
Wilbraham Finance Committee, HWRSD disagree over budget
HAMPDEN — Superintendent John Provost announced at the April 25 Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School Committee meeting that the town of Wilbraham intends to publish a different budget total on its Town Meeting warrant than the number approved by the School Committee....
