Longmeadow fire chief: Department needs more staff, higher ambulance rates
LONGMEADOW — Longmeadow Fire Chief John Rigney delivered what he called the Fire Department’s “state of the union” at the Sept. 15 Select Board meeting.
The tradition continues: The Apple Place to host 8th annual Apple Fest
EAST LONGMEADOW — It is apple season in Massachusetts and East Longmeadow orchard The Apple Place is getting into the swing of things with its eighth annual Apple Fest on Saturday, Sept. 27.
East Longmeadow School Committee begins process of superintendent search
EAST LONGMEADOW — The East Longmeadow School Committee met with Tracy Novick of the Massachusetts Association of School Committees on Sept. 8.
Partnerships to expand access to mental health resources in Chicopee, Holyoke, South Hadley
Central Pioneer Valley Public Health District, Chicopee, Holyoke and South Hadley Health Departments announced its commercial partnership with CredibleMind.
Springfield councilor asks governor to consider tourism task force
SPRINGFIELD — One Springfield councilor believes Massachusetts and Connecticut should work together to “crystallize economic development initiatives” between the two states.
Chicopee, Holyoke awarded funds for affordable preschool access
The Healey-Driscoll administration recently announced that 30 school districts, including Holyoke and Chicopee, in partnership with over 100 community-based preschool programs, will receive a total of $20.3 million in Commonwealth Preschool Partnership Initiative grants to expand access to high-quality, affordable preschool for children and families across Massachusetts.