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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.

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.

DESE report finds Easthampton Schools properly addressed antisemitic incidents

EASTHAMPTON — A Department of Elementary and Secondary Education investigation found that Easthampton Public Schools took prompt and appropriate actions to address antisemitic incidents that occurred during the 2024-25 school year.

Chicopee receives funding for phase 2 of Abbey Brook revitalization project

CHICOPEE — The City Council approved a $250,000 free cash appropriation for phase 2 of the Abbey Brook Revitalization project, which aims to restore and improve the entire Abbey Brook corridor.

Moglin raises questions about proposed Southwick dog park

SOUTHWICK — When representatives of the Friends of the Southwick Dog Park announced it had a site just off Hudson Drive, they acknowledged that the property would bisect the proposed route of the Sam West/Hudson Drive connector, which one Select Board member said he has reservations about.

Participants announced for Holyoke St. Patricks’ Parade

Holyoke St. Patrick's Parade weekend is upon us and Reminder Publishing doesn't want you to miss a thing! With the help of the Holyoke St. Patrick's Parade Committee, we've compiled a list of marchers and participants in this year's parade, as well as a schedule of this weekend's festivities!

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