Budget outlook ‘grim,’ but mayors have big plans
AGAWAM — West Springfield Mayor William Reichelt told the business community at a recent West of the River Chamber of Commerce breakfast that the town’s budget outlook was “grimmer than it has been in the past.” Specifically, he cited state representatives telling him...Hampden Conservation Commission reviews proposed solar development
HAMPDEN — After the Hampden Planning Board’s initial review, the Conservation Commission conducted a hearing on March 6, specifically addressing groundwater runoff and the environmental implications of Glendale Road Development’s proposed solar project at 530 Glendale Rd.
HWRSD reconfiguration vote delayed, pathways program proposed
WILBRAHAM — Following the lack of public consensus at the recent community forum, the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School Committee agreed during its March 7 meeting to delay the reconfiguration vote and research other options for addressing the district’s concerns, including a pathways program.
Chicopee celebrates Irish community, culture with flag raising
Chicopee Colleen Kinamarie Ayala and her court raise the Irish flag on March 8.Reminder publishing photo by Tyler Garnet CHICOPEE — In a celebration of Irish heritage and culture, the city hosted an Irish flag raising ceremony on March 8. Local officials, the Chicopee...