At the start of this year, I had an epiphany. “I don’t even know what makes me happy anymore,” I thought to myself. It was a humbling realization....
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Remembering the end an election drama for the ages

Chris Maza
cmaza@thereminder.com

As I and the Reminder Publishing team have been intimately involved in the historic Springfield election season while watching legal battles regarding alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election rage from afar, I’ve found myself thinking about one of the wildest local elections....
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Saying goodbye to a legendary creator in animation

Dennis Hackett
dhackett@thereminder.com

As I was going to bed on March 7, I came across a Tik Tok that I thought was somebody trolling, claiming that legendary mangaka Akira Toriyama had passed away...
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The power of the red suit: a great holiday responsibility

Tony Cignoli

There is incredible power in that special red suit. And to anyone entrusted to portray the man who wears it, that power bears great responsibility....
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Vets who died at Holyoke Soldiers Home didn’t get justice

G. Michael Dobbs

Several things are on my mind this week....
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SHELD executive session activity is troubling

I am troubled that my municipal electric utility conducts its fiberoptic business matters in secrecy. ...
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Local News

Northampton down to two finalists for NHS principal position

Ryan Feyre
rfeyre@thereminder.com

NORTHAMPTON — Northampton Public Schools is in the midst of finding a new principal to helm the high school.

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Easthampton School Committee installing and updating district policies

Tina Lesniak

EASTHAMPTON — At its April 9 meeting, the Easthampton School Committee reviewed and moved forward with several new and revised policies and sent several back to the policy subcommittee.

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Dias announces resignation from Ludlow School Committee

Laura Mason
lmason@thereminder.com

LUDLOW — School Committee member Joao Dias announced during the committee’s April 9 meeting that he would resign from the committee effective April 10.

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Historians from across region to share interests at Westfield State conference

Miasha Lee

WESTFIELD — Local historians, public history professionals, genealogists, preservationists, academics and others will gather for a day of sharing 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, at Westfield State University.

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Chicopee utilizing opioid settlement funds to educate youth

Tyler Garnet
tgarnet@thereminder.com

CHICOPEE — During the City Council meeting on April 2, Mayor John Vieau presented a motion to transfer $481,634 to the Law Special Revenue Account for Opioid Settlements.

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Sarno announces Payne’s replacement as Springfield city solicitor

Bill Zito
bzito@thereminder.com

SPRINGFIELD — Stephen Buoniconti, an attorney currently serving as city solicitor for the town of Agawam will now take the same position with the City of Springfield, replacing outgoing City Solicitor Judge John Payne.

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Join HomeFront Strong in golf tournament to help veterans

Payton North
pnorth@thereminder.com

PALMER — HomeFront Strong wants teams of four to take a swing at their fundraising golf tournament – Operation Soaring Eagle – on May 3 to help support their mission of serving veterans.

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Granby School Committee approves FY25 proposal, talks superintendent search

Trent Levakis
tlevakis@thereminder.com

GRANBY — The School Committee approved its fiscal year 2025 operating budget of $9,847,099 during its April 9 meeting, just over a 3% increase from last year.

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Dining & Entertainment

What I’m watching: Stop the (monster) madness

Matt Conway

Following the winter doldrums, March promised to be an eventful month at multiplexes. The long-awaited “Dune: Part Two” released on March 1 to unanimous (and well-deserved) acclaim, delivering what many consider a benchmark in science fiction storytelling.

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