Residents, staff express concerns about recent decisions in Chicopee Public Schools
CHICOPEE — Staff members and parents spoke at public input during the June 17 School Committee meeting to express their concerns over recent terminations, hirings and turnover in Chicopee Public Schools.
Chicopee resident to compete in ‘Super Bowl of Safety’
CHICOPEE — Chicopee-based LTL Class A XPO driver Rich Sweeney is preparing to compete in the Super Bowl, but not the one that takes place in February.
Reichelt announces next steps for John Ashley and Fausey school consolidation project
WEST SPRINGFIELD — West Springfield is on to the next step for its John Ashley School and Fausey Elementary School consolidation project, and Mayor William Reichelt said it’s still a couple years and votes away until the town gets shovels in the ground but that it is well on the way.
STRM: Mayor Joshua Garcia provides update on Holyoke happenings
HOLYOKE — On the latest episode of “So That Reminds Me,” hosts Dennis Hackett and Tyler Garnet sat down with Holyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia to talk about his new term so far, the city’s finances, data centers, recent development news and much more.
Springfield leaders talk addiction and gun violence at panel
SPRINGFIELD — State Rep. Bud Williams organized a panel discussion on addiction and gun violence hosted by the Bay Area Neighborhood Council.
Pop-up event for Picture Main Street showcases final design plans to public
NORTHAMPTON — Residents squeezed inside 180 Main St. on July 29 to see final design plans for the upcoming $43.3 million Picture Main Street project that will rehabilitate downtown.
Committee seeks community input to help draft rent proposal
EASTHAMPTON — The Easthampton Rent Study Committee is seeking community feedback to help them create a home rule petition for local rent stabilization. The committee, which has been working on a first draft of a policy proposal that places protections around rent...
North End residents ask questions about new Gerena School
SPRINGFIELD — Despite frequent downpours and a last-minute change in venue, about 50 people gathered in the cafeteria of Lincoln-Brightwood School to hear about plans for the new German Gerena Community School. Among them were city councilors, School Committee members and neighborhood residents.
STRM: Mayor Joshua Garcia provides update on Holyoke happenings
HOLYOKE — On the latest episode of “So That Reminds Me,” hosts Dennis Hackett and Tyler Garnet sat down with Holyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia to talk about his new term so far, the city’s finances, data centers, recent development news and much more.
Springfield leaders talk addiction and gun violence at panel
SPRINGFIELD — State Rep. Bud Williams organized a panel discussion on addiction and gun violence hosted by the Bay Area Neighborhood Council.
Pop-up event for Picture Main Street showcases final design plans to public
NORTHAMPTON — Residents squeezed inside 180 Main St. on July 29 to see final design plans for the upcoming $43.3 million Picture Main Street project that will rehabilitate downtown.
Committee seeks community input to help draft rent proposal
EASTHAMPTON — The Easthampton Rent Study Committee is seeking community feedback to help them create a home rule petition for local rent stabilization. The committee, which has been working on a first draft of a policy proposal that places protections around rent...
North End residents ask questions about new Gerena School
SPRINGFIELD — Despite frequent downpours and a last-minute change in venue, about 50 people gathered in the cafeteria of Lincoln-Brightwood School to hear about plans for the new German Gerena Community School. Among them were city councilors, School Committee members and neighborhood residents.
State awards $93M for MassMutual Center upgrades
SPRINGFIELD — On July 30, local and state officials announced a $93 million investment for the MassMutual Center.
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