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Public forum set for police staffing study findings in South Hadley

SOUTH HADLEY — The public is invited to a forum to review and discuss the recent findings of the South Hadley Police Department Staffing Report produced by Municipal Resources Inc. on Wednesday, Oct. 23 at 6 p.m.


Milleron: ‘Half the district doesn’t know I’m running’

U.S. Rep. Richard Neal (D-Springfield) is a well-known name in Massachusetts. Nadia Milleron is not, and as a candidate for the 1st Congressional District, she is outraged by that.


South Hadley Mosier Elementary School Building project advancing

SOUTH HADLEY — During the School Committee meeting on Sept. 19, the committee and Superintendent Mark McLaughlin reviewed and approved the Massachusetts School Building Authority Enrollment Certification.


WestMass ElderCare partners with Delaney’s for meal program

HOLYOKE — Delaney’s Market will begin providing meals for WestMass ElderCare’s Senior Nutrition Program, which includes both home-delivered meals and Community Table sites, in a partnership of local groups that began on Oct. 1.


American Legion Post 260 to honor those missing in action

SOUTH HADLEY — The Select Board approved that the South Hadley American Legion Post 260 can permanently place a POW/MIA Chair of Honor at the South Hadley Sports Complex.


South Hadley Selectboard discusses police staffing report; public forum to follow

South Hadley Selectboard discusses police staffing report; public forum to follow

SOUTH HADLEY — During its Aug. 6 meeting, the Selectboard met with Police Chief Jennifer Gundersen to discuss the police staffing study draft report.


South Hadley Selectboard makes ruling on dangerous dog that harmed multiple pets

SOUTH HADLEY — Residents, involved parties and elected officials all watched and listened during a dangerous dog hearing on Aug. 5 where it was unanimously decided that Boone, the dog, was deemed too dangerous to other pets and ruled it should be humanely euthanized.


Local nursing homes facing fines, receivership

Highview of Northampton has seen a high number of fines and flagged deficiencies over the last three years. One of the most fined facilities in Massachusetts by the federal government during the same time, it has also not met state standards for registered nurse hours and is above the national average of health citations.


South Hadley schools to increase athletic user fees

SOUTH HADLEY — With the cost of living and seemingly the cost of everything else rising, the School Committee approved a request to increase athletic user fees within the high school athletic program during its July 18 meeting.