by Laura Mason | Feb 28, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Palmer
PALMER — Soon after Scout the golden retriever began his role as a comfort animal for Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical School District, he became loved by everyone, bringing “a lot of joy” to the community, Director of Student Services Marina Latourelle stated.
by Cliff Clark | Feb 28, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Southwick
SOUTHWICK — Students called a Black classmate the N-word and conducted a mock “slave auction” on social media, and school administrators have been too slow to root out racism at Southwick Regional School, the alleged victim’s mother, the local NAACP leader and an online petitioner all said.
by Cliff Clark | Feb 28, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Southwick
SOUTHWICK — With two Select Board members saying the feedback they’ve gotten from residents about a proposed hunting bylaw was generally 50-50 for and against, the board agreed to seek public input.
by Michael Ballway | Feb 28, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Southwick
SOUTHWICK — Polls will be open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. across Massachusetts for the “Super Tuesday” presidential primary election on Tuesday, March 5, including in the Senior Center at the rear entrance of Town Hall, 454 College Hwy., Southwick.
by Sarah Heinonen | Feb 28, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — In a city the size of Springfield, people might feel like they do not have a voice in decisions that affect their own neighborhood.
by Sarah Heinonen | Feb 28, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — A local hero, who risked his life to support Springfield police officers in 2022, received support from Mayor Domenic Sarno and the Police Department as he reopened his business after being closed for a year and a half.