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Southwick assessor extends public disclosure of valuations to Dec. 8

SOUTHWICK — Town Assessor Randy Austin said on Nov. 25 he’s extending the public disclosure of the town’s property valuations to Dec. 8.

South Hadley’s Budget Task Force to host listening session

SOUTH HADLEY — South Hadley’s Budget Task Force is inviting residents to share their priorities for town services and spending during a listening session on Dec. 8 at 7 p.m.

Wilbraham Select Board weighing options in middle school MSBA project

WILBRAHAM — While the future of Wilbraham Middle School is still up in the air, the Hampden-Wilbraham School District School Committee met with the Select Board on Nov. 24 for advice on where to move forward in the MSBA project.

Southwick educating residents about water quality

SOUTHWICK — The Water Commission believes that educating residents could change the negative perception of the town’s water quality and water department policies, a feeling that was discussed during a recent presentation by the chair of the Master Plan Implementation Committee to the commissioners.

HOLYOKE — The City Council unanimously approved an ordinance to create a new appointed city treasurer position during its Nov. 18 meeting.

District says Westfield’s focus on attendance is making gains

WESTFIELD — Westfield Superintendent Stefan Czaporowski and Christopher Rogers, director of operations and safety, spoke with Reminder Publishing on Nov. 21 about the district’s focus on improving attendance and decreasing chronic absenteeism, saying they had good data to report.

Wilbraham police officers recognized with medals

WILBRAHAM — On Nov. 22, state Sen. Jake Oliveira and state Rep. Brian Ashe met at the Wilbraham Police Department to recognize Officer Cameron Prosperi and Officer Jack Alberici.

Friends of Wilbraham Seniors hold 15th Holiday Bazaar

WILBRAHAM — The new Wilbraham Senior Center was filled to the brim with shoppers for the Friends of Wilbraham Seniors’ 15th Holiday Bazaar on Nov. 22.

Tree-mendous Holiday Celebration returns with new venue

ENFIELD — The holiday season in Enfield will shine a little brighter this year as the annual Tree-mendous Holiday Event returns Dec. 5 to 6 — this time with a new home, expanded activities, and the same mission of supporting local families.

Easthampton City Council supports union rights, approves tax classification

EASTHAMPTON — In the very first meeting for two new councilors, the Easthampton City Council voted for a resolution in support of workers’ rights and approved the city’s tax classification for fiscal year 2026.

Southwick educating residents about water quality

SOUTHWICK — The Water Commission believes that educating residents could change the negative perception of the town’s water quality and water department policies, a feeling that was discussed during a recent presentation by the chair of the Master Plan Implementation Committee to the commissioners.

March for the Food Bank returns for 16th year

With food insecurity on the rise, and many still recovering from the delayed release of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits in November, the March for the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts returned for another 43-mile trek from Springfield to Greenfield on Nov. 24 and 25.

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Holyoke designer creates gown for Oz historian

HOLYOKE — Paper City Fabrics owner and Holyoke-based fashion designer Joseph Charles has once again teamed up with popular content creator Tori Calamito to create a custom gown for the movie premiere of “Wicked: For Good” on Nov. 17 in New York.

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