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Finances, PFAS on Westfield councilors’ minds in athletic fields vote

WESTFIELD — During a discussion on April 4 before the first vote on the $11.1 million bond for athletic field improvements at Westfield High School, the two major questions raised involved financial risk and the ability to prevent PFAS contamination.

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Sen. Velis hosts roundtable on overdoses in rural towns

Tyler Lederer
tlederer@thereminder.com

RUSSELL — State legislators, recovery coaches, doctors and people with experiences of substance use disorder gathered at Russell Town Hall on April 1 for about three hours to discuss opioid overdoses in rural Massachusetts communities.

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Garcia, Zoeller discuss CBDG grant program for public

Trent Levakis
tlevakis@thereminder.com

HOLYOKE — Mayor Joshua Garcia and Community Development Director Alicia Zoeller sat down for a public discussion through Holyoke Media on the Community Development Block Grant, or CBDG, program to answer questions and explain the work the city accomplishes with the funding.

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Longmeadow Select Board votes on FY25 budget, Town Meeting warrant

Carolyn Noel

LONGMEADOW — The Longmeadow Select Board met to discuss various agenda items including the fiscal year 2025 budget and the Town Meeting warrant on April 1.

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Hampden's Government Study Committee provides public forum on report findings

Bill Zito
bzito@thereminder.com

HAMPDEN — Marking the completion of their report to the town, the Government Study Committee presented a summary of its year-long review along with their findings and recommendations ahead of the May 13 Town Meeting.

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Agawam school officials split on band’s choice to skip St. Pat parade

Mike Lydick
mlydick@thereminder.com

AGAWAM — School Superintendent Sheila Hoffman recently shared her perspective on the high school band’s decision to skip the annual Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade. It wasn’t the same as the disappointment expressed by at least one School Committee member.

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West Springfield mayor says he’s working on senior van, kitchen

Miasha Lee

WEST SPRINGFIELD — “We have a forgotten department in this town,” Linda Parent told the Town Council on March 18, “and that’s the Council on Aging. We have a very small staff there, a part-time custodian and 80-year-old women moving chairs and tables. We also have a van that’s on its last legs.”

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Saunders talks state aid, immigration policy with Belchertown Select Board

Bill Zito
bzito@thereminder.com

BELCHERTOWN — Sitting down with the Select Board at the April 1 meeting, state Rep. Aaron Saunders (D-Belchertown) put his topics of discussion about the state budget front and center.

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Congressman Neal visits Veterans' Home construction site

Sarno vows to protect city’s interests following MGM meeting

Meals with a side of cheer earns award for Southwick senior volunteer

East Longmeadow residents enjoy solar eclipse viewing party

Candidates for Amherst police chief join community for meet and greet

Medal of Honor signs in Westfield part of national effort

Plans for third annual Springfield Pride Parade Weekend announced

South Hadley’s PVPA mock trial team heading back to nationals

Reused material projects add new dimension to Agawam science fair

Belchertown raises a flag in observance of Child Abuse Prevention Month

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Remembering the end an election drama for the ages

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The power of the red suit: a great holiday responsibility

Vets who died at Holyoke Soldiers Home didn’t get justice

SHELD executive session activity is troubling

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Finances, PFAS on Westfield councilors’ minds in athletic fields vote

Sen. Velis hosts roundtable on overdoses in rural towns

Garcia, Zoeller discuss CBDG grant program for public

Longmeadow Select Board votes on FY25 budget, Town Meeting warrant

Hampden's Government Study Committee provides public forum on report findings

Agawam school officials split on band’s choice to skip St. Pat parade

West Springfield mayor says he’s working on senior van, kitchen

Saunders talks state aid, immigration policy with Belchertown Select Board

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