Mobile Museum of Tolerance visits Springfield Jewish Community Center
LONGMEADOW — Brian Strafach looked around the small, rectangular space where more than a dozen middle schoolers sat with the handful of adults who accompanied them.
Springfield peddling ordinance restricts food trucks on private property
SPRINGFIELD — Food truck owners beware. There are new rules for mobile eateries operating on private property in Springfield.
South Hadley voters oppose both tax overrides and SHELD facility
SOUTH HADLEY — The South Hadley voters have spoken. According to unofficial results, they chose not to support the $9 million and $11 million tax override options at a town election on April 14.
Holmes recognized by Chicopee for achieving Eagle Scout rank
CHICOPEE — Bryce Holmes was recognized at the April 7 City Council meeting by Mayor John Vieau and the city of Chicopee for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
Smith recognizes East Longmeadow educators for Excellence in Teaching award honors
EAST LONGMEADOW — Four educators in East Longmeadow Public Schools received the 2026 Pioneer Valley Excellence in Teaching award for excellence in and out of the classroom.
South Hadley moves toward regionalizing with Westfield’s dispatch center
SOUTH HADLEY — The town of South Hadley signed a regional dispatch agreement with Westfield following a Selectboard vote on April 7.
Easthampton faces $3.8 million deficit for FY27
EASTHAMPTON — Like so many other towns in Western Massachusetts, the city of Easthampton is now facing a $3.8 million deficit for its fiscal year 2027 budget, and its government will likely ask the town to vote for a Proposition 2½ override.
West Side Town Council discusses speed hump installations in three residential areas
WEST SPRINGFIELD — The town of West Springfield is looking to combat speeding in residential areas with the proposed installation of speed humps on East Goosebury Road, Lancaster Avenue and Baldwin Street.
Holmes recognized by Chicopee for achieving Eagle Scout rank
CHICOPEE — Bryce Holmes was recognized at the April 7 City Council meeting by Mayor John Vieau and the city of Chicopee for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
Smith recognizes East Longmeadow educators for Excellence in Teaching award honors
EAST LONGMEADOW — Four educators in East Longmeadow Public Schools received the 2026 Pioneer Valley Excellence in Teaching award for excellence in and out of the classroom.
South Hadley moves toward regionalizing with Westfield’s dispatch center
SOUTH HADLEY — The town of South Hadley signed a regional dispatch agreement with Westfield following a Selectboard vote on April 7.
Easthampton faces $3.8 million deficit for FY27
EASTHAMPTON — Like so many other towns in Western Massachusetts, the city of Easthampton is now facing a $3.8 million deficit for its fiscal year 2027 budget, and its government will likely ask the town to vote for a Proposition 2½ override.
West Side Town Council discusses speed hump installations in three residential areas
WEST SPRINGFIELD — The town of West Springfield is looking to combat speeding in residential areas with the proposed installation of speed humps on East Goosebury Road, Lancaster Avenue and Baldwin Street.
Easthampton mayor shares draft feasibility study for ‘Park Street Campus’ facility
EASTHAMPTON — Easthampton is currently in need of a new senior center, and while no plan for one is set in stone, proposals are currently being discussed.
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