Back to School event at merry-go-round preps youngest students
HOLYOKE — The Holyoke Merry-Go-Round will once again be the site for the district’s Annual Back to School Event for students entering pre-K and kindergarten and their families.
Mental health, substance use in communities of color focus for nonprofit
SPRINGFIELD — Making a difference as a nonprofit can be an uphill battle, but the Black Behavioral Health Network is continuing to provide culturally relevant care to the communities of color in Springfield.
Human Scale Art Space expands definition of ‘arts’ in the valley
NORTHAMPTON — A new community art space in the Pioneer Valley is finding multiple ways to emphasize visual arts through workshops and exhibitions.
Planning Board discusses accessory dwelling unit bylaw
MONSON — At its Aug. 20 meeting, the Planning Board discussed the town’s approach to the Affordable Housing Act, reviewing a draft bylaw to regulate the legislation and noting changes to make prior to its final approval.
West Side Water Department testing PFAS effectiveness of filtration system
WEST SPRINGFIELD — West Springfield will test its Southwick water treatment facility to see if it filters out certain varieties of PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals.”
Abutters object to location of new Longmeadow middle school at Williams site
LONGMEADOW — Members of the Middle School Building Committee hosted a meeting for the abutters of Williams Middle School on Aug. 15. The property at 410 Williams St. has been selected by the committee as the preferred location for the town’s future combined middle school. About 40 people attended the meeting, nearly all of whom were opposed to the project being built at the site.