Ethics Commission alleges former Holyoke councilor violated conflict of interest law
HOLYOKE — The State Ethics Commission’s Enforcement Division issued an order to show cause alleging that former Holyoke City Councilor David Bartley violated the conflict of interest law.
Spiritual magic show coming to Agawam
AGAWAM — A Connecticut pastor who is well-known in the region for his performances as a magician will bring his show to Agawam Congregational Church on Saturday, March 28.
Chicopee Schools’ finance director discusses preliminary FY27 losses
CHICOPEE — Chicopee Public Schools’ Budget and Finance Director John Miarecki met with the School Committee during its March 18 meeting to give a preliminary presentation about the fiscal year 2027 school budget.
Holyoke City Council restores WWII siren tradition after much discussion
HOYLOKE — A decades-long tradition in Holyoke will continue after the City Council elected to amend city ordinances to allow the World War II air raid siren at 109 Lyman St. to sound every Friday at noon.
Start of demolition nears for ELHS Building Project
EAST LONGMEADOW — Parts of the current East Longmeadow High School are being prepared to come down as the new ELHS prepares to open for the 2026-2027 school year.
South Hadley Selectboard continues to work on budget in advance of override vote
At the meeting, multiple residents shared their confusion with the upcoming override vote and how it may impact their taxes. Town Administrator Lisa Wong and the Selectboard tried to answer all their questions.
East Longmeadow PFLAG chapter to hold Community Art Festival as first event
From right: Tara Spence, Carolyn Ferros and Erin Chrusciel at PFLAG’s tabling event at Longmeadow Pride.Reminder Publishing submitted photo EAST LONGMEADOW — East Longmeadow’s new PFLAG chapter is propping up artists in the LGBTQ+ community in its first annual...
West Springfield hears from public on proposed general ordinance amendment
WEST SPRINGFIELD — A resident called a general ordinance amendment ‘taxation without representation’ during a public hearing at the West Springfield Town Council meeting on March 16.
Holyoke City Council restores WWII siren tradition after much discussion
HOYLOKE — A decades-long tradition in Holyoke will continue after the City Council elected to amend city ordinances to allow the World War II air raid siren at 109 Lyman St. to sound every Friday at noon.
Start of demolition nears for ELHS Building Project
EAST LONGMEADOW — Parts of the current East Longmeadow High School are being prepared to come down as the new ELHS prepares to open for the 2026-2027 school year.
South Hadley Selectboard continues to work on budget in advance of override vote
At the meeting, multiple residents shared their confusion with the upcoming override vote and how it may impact their taxes. Town Administrator Lisa Wong and the Selectboard tried to answer all their questions.
East Longmeadow PFLAG chapter to hold Community Art Festival as first event
From right: Tara Spence, Carolyn Ferros and Erin Chrusciel at PFLAG’s tabling event at Longmeadow Pride.Reminder Publishing submitted photo EAST LONGMEADOW — East Longmeadow’s new PFLAG chapter is propping up artists in the LGBTQ+ community in its first annual...
West Springfield hears from public on proposed general ordinance amendment
WEST SPRINGFIELD — A resident called a general ordinance amendment ‘taxation without representation’ during a public hearing at the West Springfield Town Council meeting on March 16.
Back Porch Festival returns March 27 for its 12th year
NORTHAMPTON — More than 60 artists will perform at 12 walkable venues in the city’s downtown during the 12th annual Back Porch Festival returns to Northampton from March 27-29.
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