Chicopee Committee discusses more local control over school budget
CHICOPEE — The Committee of the Whole discussed adopting Chapter 329 of the Acts of 1987, an act increasing local control over the annual school budget, during its May 6 meeting.
Chicopee PD receives grant to help with opioid crisis
CHICOPEE — During the City Council meeting on May 7, the group accepted and discussed the Community Oriented Policing Services Anti-Heroin Grant for $10,000 which is said to be used to locate and investigate illicit activity of the distribution of opioids.
Anita Anderson Cooper excited to become chorale’s next music director
SOUTH HADLEY — The South Hadley Chorale recently announced the appointment of Anita Anderson Cooper as its music director/conductor.
Reminder Publishing executive editor honored with accolades
EAST LONGMEADOW — Payton North, Reminder Publishing’s executive editor, was visiting and laughing with friends when she got a call that she had won the Outstanding Young Alumni Achievement Award from Western New England University, where she earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees.
Granby Selectboard hopefuls make cases at candidates’ night
GRANBY — With the annual town election approaching on Monday, May 20, candidates for the various positions open on this year’s ballot gathered at East Meadow School on May 1 for a Lions Club-sponsored candidates’ night event.