Ludlow school superintendent continues budget work ahead of public hearing
LUDLOW — Superintendent Frank Tiano discussed the fiscal year 2025 budget with the School Committee during its Jan. 23 meeting.
Monson officials review goals and budgets for FY25
MONSON — At the Jan. 22 tri-board meeting, the Monson Select Board, Finance Committee and School Committee discussed the current budget projections for fiscal year 2024-25 and set financial goals for the coming year.
Reuse of Monson Developmental Center examined
MONSON — Officials from the Massachusetts Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance met with state Sen. Ryan Fattman (R-Sutton), state Rep. Brian Ashe (D-Longmeadow) and Monson town officials to begin discussing the reuse of the Monson Developmental Center.
Tailgate Tavern’s annual Soup Off to support Light Up Palmer
PALMER — Tailgate Tavern’s annual Soup Off event returns on Feb. 3, taking place from 1-3 p.m. at the restaurant.
Springfield coalition brings awareness, education to all dementia forms
SPRINGFIELD — As more and more individuals are being diagnosed with dementia, the Springfield Dementia Friendly Coalition is working to bring awareness and education around its various forms, while also breaking the stigma.
Springfield library to host Freedom Stories of the Pioneer Valley event
SPRINGFIELD — Stories of Black men and women living in Springfield and the surrounding areas in the 1700s and 1800s will be shared during an upcoming event with Cliff McCarthy, an archivist from the Springfield Museums’ Library and Archives.