HAMPDEN — The Hampden Planning Board agreed 3-2 to take no action on The Farm at GreatHorse’s request for a rezone of four parcels from residential R-6 and R-4 districts to golf recreational at its Sept. 25 meeting.
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield City Council received good news on Sept. 16 in the form of a $6 million grant from the federal Forest Service. The Speak for the Trees Grant program will help pay for the safety, maintenance and management of the urban forest, and the planting of over 6,000 trees.
SPRINGFIELD — Recently, amid a casual atmosphere with a light dinner of pizza and sandwiches at Wesley United Methodist Church, residents and law enforcement took part in the challenging work of coming together to find middle ground and a way to move forward.
CHICOPEE — With the school year in full swing, Superintendent Marcus Ware presented his district priorities to the School Committee during its Sept. 18 meeting.
HOLYOKE — In response to potential online threats made last week, Holyoke Public Schools released additional information about online school safety threats and how the department works in these situations.
CHICOPEE — Lorraine’s Soup Kitchen and Pantry will be celebrating the 35th anniversary of their first meal served with a free event on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Sarah Jane Park.