Springfield City Councilor Maria Perez fired from New North Citizens Council
SPRINGFIELD — Ward 1 City Councilor Maria Perez was terminated from her position at the New North Citizens Council on July 26 following a “thorough internal review.”
Neal blasts cuts while marking Medicare, Medicaid anniversary
WILBRAHAM — To honor the 60th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid, U.S. Rep. Richard Neal visited the residents at Life Care Center of Wilbraham, a rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility on Boston Road.
Girl Scouts Gold Award earners found ways to make positive change
Five area girls learned lessons in the value of determination and their own ability to make lasting change while undertaking Girl Scout Gold Award projects.
Longmeadow Select Board supports changes to Water and Sewer Commission
LONGMEADOW — The Longmeadow Select Board voted in favor of supporting a bill that would restructure the Springfield Water and Sewer Commission, from which Longmeadow buys its water.
Longmedow middle school tours focus on conditions
LONGMEADOW — In the lead-up to the Sept. 9 Town Meeting vote on funding the new middle school, the Middle School Building Committee organized tours of both existing middle schools so voters can see for themselves the conditions and limitations educators and students experience.
Springfield City Council approves plethora of grants
SPRINGFIELD — Grants dominated the majority of the City Council’s jam-packed July 14 agenda, including one that prioritizes a multi-faceted strategy for reducing youth violence.