Visitors tour landmark home to be razed for police station
WESTFIELD — About 350 people visited the Atwater Mansion on July 20-21 to take a look at Westfield history, and to say goodbye.
Russell board discusses roadwork, elementary school reuse
RUSSELL — During the Russell Board of Selectmen’s meeting on July 24, Thomas Kulig and Wayne Precanico reviewed highway and police updates, proposed usages of the former Russell Elementary School and approved an expenditure of American Recovery Plan Act funds. Member Gloria Farrell was not present at the meeting.
Meadery, bakery bring Hilltown products to farmers market
WESTFIELD — Several Hilltown businesses were well-represented at the Westfield Farmers Market on July 25.
Oral history project is ‘golden opportunity’ for Westfield vets
WESTFIELD — The Westfield Athenaeum is working to help city veterans preserve their military stories and legacies for future generations through a new project.
Local nursing homes facing fines, receivership
Highview of Northampton has seen a high number of fines and flagged deficiencies over the last three years. One of the most fined facilities in Massachusetts by the federal government during the same time, it has also not met state standards for registered nurse hours and is above the national average of health citations.
Five projects by HPS communications team receive national recognition
HOLYOKE — The Holyoke Public Schools communications team was recognized through five different national communications awards highlighting their impressive levels of storytelling and communication within the district.