Tatham School embraces 28th annual Read Across America
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Each year, the National Education Association’s Read Across America campaign encourages children to read with a week of activities and reading.
Longmeadow DPW in process of swapping trash, recycling carts
LONGMEADOW — Longmeadow DPW Business Manager Lisa Okscin discussed updates and recommendations on the trash and recycling in town with the Select Board at its meeting on March 2.
Holyoke City Councilors file order to allow WWII siren tradition to continue
HOLYOKE — The World War II siren that many residents have become accustomed to hearing every Friday for decades at noon may soon blare again after two City Councilors filed an order to the Ordinance Subcommittee that would amend city ordinances to allow the siren to sound.
Springfield schools face $3M deficit now while $20M cliff looms
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield School Committee’s Budget and Finance Subcommittee received an update from Superintendent Sonia Dinnall and Chief Financial Officer Patrick Roach and the news for this school year is disappointing, while the long-term outlook was grim.
Chicopee City Council votes on two controversial Zoning Committee applications
CHICOPEE — The City Council and residents voiced their opinions about two hot-button committee reports that ultimately yielded mixed results during the City Council meeting on March 3.