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Inside the Springfield school boss hiring stalemate: 13 answers
SPRINGFIELD – The search for a new school superintendent has become a hotbed of political controversy over the past two months. A superintendent search is typically a staid process done the same way by nearly every district in the state. But in Springfield, some community members, including an activist group, Pioneer Valley Project, called for it to be conducted by an independent agency. Since then, they have argued the process lacks transparency and community input, is hopelessly flawed and should be restarted.
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Jet noise in Westfield is small price to pay for Air Guard protection (Letter)
I, like many of you, have read about the increased jet engine noise that may come when Barnes ANG receives their new F-35 fighters to replace the present outdated and obsolete F-15s they are presently flying. There have been numerous newspaper articles and meetings recently about the increase sound, along...
Massachusetts real estate transactions for Hampden, Hampshire and Franklin counties May 5, 2024 edition
444 Shoemaker MA LLC, to LTM Realty LLC, Shoemaker Lane, Par A, $75,000. Fred U. Sisson Jr., and Theresa R. Sisson to Philemon Kosgei and Hellen J. Kipsang, 84 Norris St., $325,000. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may...
WATCH: Police officer rescues snapping turtle in South Windsor
SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn. (WTNH) — A police officer saved a snapping turtle from a busy road in South Windsor. Police responded to a snapping turtle in the middle of the road a few weeks ago near Doris Lane and Lake Street. Since animal control officers were not available, police used their advice and expertise to […]
Woman Runs Over Kitten On Purpose In Southington, Cops Say
Hartford County resident Ana Rodriguez, age 65, of New Britain, turned herself in to Southington Police on Friday, May 3, for the Monday, April 15 incident. According to Lt. Keith Egan of the Southington Police, officers responded to the Walmart parking lot that had dropped off a cat and a kitten in the parking lot and then ran over the kitten.
Agawam officials warn of cat’s positive rabies diagnosis
AGAWAM, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - The town of Agawam is warning residents about a rabid animal. On Tuesday, a cat nicknamed “Mr. Kitty” tested positive for rabies. It’s a white and tan Siamese cat that lived in the area of King Street. If you or someone you know...
Former town employee launches write-in bid for Southwick Select Board seat
SOUTHWICK — David “Butch” LaBombard announced Tuesday he is running as a write-in candidate for the Select Board seat currently held by Douglas Moglin. “I have thought long and hard about this and decided we need change and if elected, I want to be the person to fight and give residents what they want, and what they don’t want,” LaBombard said Wednesday.
Early birds get best selection at Westfield Tech plant sale, starting Tuesday
WESTFIELD — The horticultural technology staff and students at Westfield Technical Academy are ready for their annual Spring Plant Sale, beginning at 8 a.m. Tuesday, May 7, and continuing through Friday, May 10, or until plants are sold out. The plant sale takes place at the Greylock Street entrance to the school, next to the Municipal Playground.
Holyoke Safe Neighborhood Initiative weighs in after police chief’s retirement
HOLYOKE, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - A change at the top is coming for the Holyoke Police Department, as longtime chief Dave Pratt announces his retirement. This gives the city a chance to build on crimefighting initiatives being implemented in the wake of the shooting death of a baby and other violent acts.
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