Springfield City Council supports proposed rule to appear in person
SPRINGFIELD — A month after Springfield Ward 7 City Councilor Gerry Martin proposed limitations on remote participation in meetings and faced significant pushback from colleagues, the council voted 10-2 to approve the resolution.
Chicopee City Council appropriates funds to provide tax relief
CHICOPEE — Several days after Mayor John Vieau submitted his recommended fiscal year 2027 budget, the City Council unanimously approved a pair of mayor’s orders, including one that provides relief to Chicopee taxpayers, during its June 16 meeting.
Longmeadow Select Board reorganizes, approves borrowing for four town projects
LONGMEADOW — The Longmeadow Select Board made its first set of votes with new positions after approving over $70 million in short-term borrowing for four town projects through bond anticipation notes.
Hampden County Sheriff’s Department participates in Flag Sojourn 250
SPRINGFIELD — An American flag that is making its way through every state and territory in the country and every military cemetery abroad came to Springfield on June 16.