Contract renewals for town employees top Select Board agenda again
SOUTHWICK — The Select Board was supposed to discuss the possibility of renewing the personal contract with Town Accountant Laura Fletcher at its meeting on Aug. 3.
Senior residents celebrate free internet service at Dom Polski apartments
CHICOPEE — Dom Narodowy Polski apartment residents were joined on Aug. 5 by U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, local officials and other representatives to celebrate free broadband upgrades at the senior housing property.
Vieau announces new chief HR officer; Chicopee City Council tables appointment until further scrutiny
CHICOPEE — Chicopee is on the verge of a new chief human resources officer after Mayor John Vieau announced the appointment of Bianca Janeczek at the Aug. 4 City Council meeting.
Caribbean Carnival & Parade to bring colors, music to Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — Get ready for vibrant colors, lively music and dancing in the street as the Springfield Caribbean Carnival & Parade returns on Saturday, Aug. 15.
New school food supplier introduces itself to community
SPRINGFIELD — While many children hula hooped and played with flying discs and drop four games near the splash pad at Forest Park, Daniel Beauchamp was hard at work. He hopped onto a specially equipped stationary bicycle and began pedaling. That movement powered the motor of a blender, turning fresh fruits and a little bit of lemon juice into a slushy puree.