Degnan honored as 2023 Coach of the Year recipient
MONSON — After 30 years coaching girls soccer for Monson Public Schools, Eric Degnan was honored as a 2023 Coach of the Year recipient by the United Soccer Coaches on Jan. 12 in Anaheim, California.
Monson superintendent lays out plan to address chronic absenteeism
MONSON — At the Jan. 17 School Committee meeting, Superintendent Cheryl Clarke provided a comprehensive update on the district’s efforts to tackle chronic absenteeism, enhance student support and improve technology infrastructure.
MassDOT recommends Palmer station for rail project
PALMER — Following a series of studies, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation announced its official recommendation for Palmer to have a station along the proposed Compass Rail during its Board of Directors meeting on Jan. 17.
Palmer School Committee discusses future of GoFan in Palmer
PALMER — Following comments from Attorney General Andrea Campbell concerning the use of cash at sports games, Superintendent Matthew Francis and the Palmer School Committee discussed the future of using GoFan in Palmer.
AIC set to host Jan. 30 higher education forum
SPRINGFIELD — American International College will host its second annual Parents as Partners on the Pathway to Higher Education, a citywide forum for families, expectant students and friends on Jan. 30.
Springfield City Council subcommittee discusses fentanyl crisis
SPRINGFIELD — The City Council’s Health and Human Services Subcommittee hosted a meeting on Jan. 18 to discuss the fentanyl crisis in the city of Springfield.