Tactile experience allows people to experience painting in new way
SPRINGFIELD — An exhibit at the Springfield Museums allows people to explore an old painting in a brand-new way — with their hands.
Frederick Harris among schools exhibiting ‘surge’ of academic growth
SPRINGFIELD — Each year, the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education highlights schools that have achieved marked progress toward annual accountability targets.
Holyoke City Council withdraws proposal over due process concerns
HOLYOKE — On Feb. 17, the Holyoke City Council voted against a proposal that would allow councilors to be removed from any leadership position on the City Council if they are charged with a crime.
Whitfield survives City Council no-confidence vote
SPRINGFIELD — City Council President Tracye Whitfield survived a vote of no confidence held by the council one month after she presided over the body’s discussion of a petition by her son to discontinue a street, a move that would have financially benefited the company she co-owns.
Neal announces federal funding for Holyoke’s sewer overflow system
HOLYOKE — On Feb. 27, U.S. Rep. Richard Neal joined Holyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia, state Rep. Patricia Duffy and local officials at the Holyoke Water Pollution Control Facility to announce $800,000 in federal funding for the city’s combined sewer overflow system and sewer separation project.