Holyoke City Council president, residents discuss Councilor Bartley’s recent actions
HOLYOKE — During the Jan. 21 City Council meeting, the City Council discussed the recent actions of City Councilor David Bartley at a Jan. 8 Ordinance Committee.
Chicopee adopts situation table program to aid at-risk individuals
CHICOPEE — Chicopee and the Situation Table team is set to host a two-day training session for those interested. The training will be Wednesday, Feb. 19 and Thursday, Feb. 20 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Chicopee Police Department, 110 Church St.
Chicopee City Council disputes security funds for SilverBrick Mills
CHICOPEE — During the Jan. 21 City Council meeting, the council discussed an appropriation of $60,000 from the Stabilization Fund to the Building Special Account for Emergency Demolition/Emergency Security account.
Holyoke voters make treasurer position appointed
HOLYOKE — After hosting a special election on Jan. 28, Holyoke voters officially approved changing the treasurer position from elected to appointed.
Southwick Historical Society starts fundraising campaign
SOUTHWICK — With the Southwick Historical Society announcing a special fundraising campaign to help complete its acquisition of a 10.52-acre parcel on College Highway adjacent to its property, an anonymous donor is stepping in to help.
Southwick Select Board member proposes reducing CPA surcharge
SOUTHWICK — Select Board member Jason Perron proposed adding an article to the May Town Meeting warrant that would lower the Community Preservation Act surcharge placed on residential property valuation from 3% to 1.5%.