Westfield native receives award from Greater Holyoke YMCA
WESTFIELD — When Vincent Olinski learned that the Greater Holyoke YMCA was going to present him with a special award for his community volunteerism, the lifelong Westfield resident said he was “very surprised and shocked.” Mary Lynch presents Westfield resident...Kindness, respect in curriculum at Southwick’s Powder Mill School
SOUTHWICK — After a couple meetings of hearing from parents and students upset with racist incidents at Southwick Regional School, the district School Committee on April 8 heard about how educators are teaching kindness and inclusion. “When students walk in our doors,...West Springfield 250th committee calls for cleanup volunteers
WEST SPRINGFIELD — West Side will host its annual Clean-Up Day on Sunday, April 21. Between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., volunteers can come to Town Hall, 26 Central St., to register, pick up supplies like gloves and trash bags, and to receive refreshments from the Lions Club....Agawam town solicitor leaving for similar job in Springfield
AGAWAM — Stephen Buoniconti wasn’t seeking to switch things up when he received the call that ultimately led to him being named the next city solicitor of Springfield. The Agawam town solicitor never said who called — that’s of a “private nature,” he said. But it...
High river levels may postpone shoreline cleanup in Agawam
AGAWAM — The Westfield River Watershed Association is planning to host its Agawam spring cleanup from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, April 27, but it may be rescheduled due to the high water levels of the Westfield and Connecticut rivers.