Palmer
Pelletier elected to Palmer Town Council, turnout remains low
PALMER — Voters turned out at the June 11 town election to elect Christopher Pelletier to an at-large seat on the Town Council. Pelletier eked out a win, receiving 356 votes against candidate Lucas McDiarmid’s 326 votes. John Comerford rounded out the race, having 144 people cast their ballot for them.
Palmer Town Council listens to reaction to proposed FY25 budget
PALMER — Members of the public asked questions and expressed concerns about some of the budget item in the town’s fiscal year 2025 budget at Town Council meeting on June 10. `
Palmer School Committee finalizes FY25 budget
PALMER — Ahead of the forthcoming Town Council budget hearing, the School Committee reviewed and finalized approval of an $18.2 million budget request from the town for fiscal year 2025.
Three vie for councilor-at-large seat in June 11 Palmer town election
PALMER — On June 11, voters will have the chance to cast their ballots in the annual town election.
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.
Palmer School Committee begins superintendent evaluation process
PALMER — Superintendent Matthew Francis reviewed the superintendent evaluation process and its timeline with School Committee members during the May 15 meeting.
Top Floor Learning marks 20 years of education
PALMER — Top Floor Learning Inc. celebrated its 20th anniversary and commemorated the milestone with an open house on April 30 as well as celebrating its biggest fundraiser of the year — its May Basket Raffle that kicked off on May 1.
East-West Rail design to start soon, construction in summer 2027
SPRINGFIELD — At a press conference on April 22, U.S. Rep. Richard Neal (D-Springfield) spoke alongside legislators, and local and state officials, announcing the design of East-West Rail will begin this summer.
Przypek ‘excited’ to support small biz as chamber of commerce CEO
In the world of business, especially small business, chambers of commerce are a valuable tool. At their core, chambers are an association of businesses that promote and protect their members’ interests.
Join HomeFront Strong in golf tournament to help veterans
PALMER — HomeFront Strong wants teams of four to take a swing at their fundraising golf tournament – Operation Soaring Eagle – on May 3 to help support their mission of serving veterans. “Soaring Eagle is not just a golf tournament; it’s a community-driven endeavor...
