LUDLOW — About 50 people gathered at the Polish American Citizens’ Club of Ludlow on July 23 to hear the most up-to-date information about the proposed changes to the town’s charter and form of government and express their thoughts.
LUDLOW — The Ludlow Board of Selectmen approved six projects to pay for through the town’s leftover American Rescue Plan Act money, but more than $160,000 remains unencumbered. If not appropriated by Dec. 31, it will be forfeited.
SPRINGFIELD — Overgrown weeds and graffiti on the inside of windowpanes are obvious signs of dereliction at the former Vibra Hospital at 1400 State St. The building was abandoned by Vibra Healthcare in fall 2023. While the city entered into a purchase and sale agreement for the property at the time, Mayor Domenic Sarno said the company has not held up its end of the bargain.
SPRINGFIELD — Chronic absenteeism has been a struggle for school departments nationwide over the past few years. The Springfield School Committee met on June 20 to approve policy changes designed to remove barriers to attending school.
SPRINGFIELD — The Healey-Driscoll administration has been tackling the state’s housing crisis with construction and renovation grants for apartment complexes, including at least two in the South End neighborhood of Springfield.