Springfield veteran services director retires, deputy steps up
SPRINGFIELD — The city’s long serving veteran services director is stepping down from his post after 13 years.
Transfer of Plumb Field property at Duggan approved in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — At its Jan. 25 meeting, the Springfield School Committee voted unanimously in favor of a proposal to transfer a land parcel behind Duggan Academy to the city for the property to be maintained as a public park in the name of famed high school coach Ted Plumb.
Belchertown creative economy coordinator pitches branding standards
BELCHERTOWN — Maude Haak-Frendscho, Belchertown’s creative economy coordinator, pitched a standard template for all town brochures at a recent Select Board meeting.
MassWildlife updates Patrill Hollow Dam removal plans
HARDWICK — In a follow up to a similar presentation on Nov. 29 of last year, the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife reviewed its plans to remove Patrill Hollow Dam in the Muddy Brook Wildlife Management Area.
Planning Board approves housing development at former Belchertown State School
BELCHERTOWN — A 108-unit rental housing development at the site of the former Belchertown State School was approved with no conditions by the Belchertown Planning Board at a public hearing on Feb. 13.
Whately starts search for new town administrator
WHATELY — The need for a new town administrator was announced on the town’s website on Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day. That may be a subtle signal that town officials want someone they like as much as Brian Domina.