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Hull Forestlands withdraws Goss Hill gravel pit application in Huntington

2 days ago | thereminder.com | Amy Porter

Bill Hull of Hull Forestlands and Rob Levesque of R. Levesque Associates. Reminder Publishing photo by Amy PorterHUNTINGTON — Bill Hull of Hull Forestlands Limited Partnership withdrew his application for a gravel pit on Goss Hill Road at a continued public hearing on May 6 at Stanton Hall. Karon Hathway, chair of the Zoning Board of Appeals, said the town had submitted four proposals to Hull for traffic, noise, hydrology and silica dust studies of the site for his approval.
South Hadley exploring options for partially collapsed building

2 days ago | thereminder.com | Tyler Garnet

Planning Director Anne Capra discusses option for the partially collapsed building on West Main Street while at the Selectboard meeting on May 6. Photo credit: SHCTV15SOUTH HADLEY — Residents driving through the Falls may have seen the partially collapsed brick building at the corner of Carew and West Main Street. During the May 6 Selectboard meeting, Planning Director Anne Capra discussed updates to the property.
Holyoke Fire Department receives safety education grants

2 days ago | thereminder.com | Tyler Garnet

HOLYOKE — The Healey-Driscoll administration announced that more than 300 Massachusetts fire departments, including Holyoke, will receive grants to support safety equipment for firefighters and life safety education for kids and older adults. The awards are drawn from three grant programs coordinated by the Department of Fire Services.
Chicopee School Committee discusses proposed $132 million FY26 budget

2 days ago | thereminder.com | Tyler Garnet

Assistant Superintendent Jennifer Bellville discusses the FY26 proposed budget at the finance and budget subcommittee meeting. Photo credit: ChicopeeTVCHICOPEE — During its May 5 meeting, Chicopee School’s Budget and Finance Director John Miarecki met with the School Committee to present the fiscal year 2026 budget proposal. The recommendation from the budget subcommittee was a recommendation of approximately $132 million for an FY26 budget request.
Holyoke celebrates Arbor Day and nature

2 days ago | thereminder.com | Tyler Garnet

Holyoke Boys and Girls members help plant a tree during the Arbor Day celebration in Holyoke. Reminder Publishing photo by Tyler GarnetHOLYOKE — The city of Holyoke, Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation and Eagle Eye Institute gathered at Holyoke Heritage State Park on May 7 to recognize and celebrate Arbor Day. Arbor Day was celebrated in Nebraska in 1872 and since then, has grown to be celebrated by many cities and towns throughout the country.
Chicopee City Council approves door-to-door sale ordinance to prevent scams

2 days ago | thereminder.com | Tyler Garnet

CHICOPEE — During its May 6 meeting, the City Council approved a new city ordinance that creates rules for door-to-door sales, which aims to protect vulnerable residents from scammers.
Springfield CPC sends first round of CPA funding recommendations to council

2 days ago | thereminder.com | Ryan Feyre

SPRINGFIELD — After reviewing 35 applications for Community Preservation Act funding across multiple meetings, the Springfield Community Preservation Committee officially voted to recommend its first round of projects to the City Council. The CPC approves CPA funding on a yearly basis, with the act’s creation aiding projects that help preserve the character of the community. This year, the committee received 35 applications totaling more than $8 million.
Sarno unveils over $985 million FY26 budget at City Hall

2 days ago | thereminder.com | Ryan Feyre

Mayor Domenic Sarno officially unveiled Springfield’s $985.7 million fiscal year 2026 budget in front of city department heads on May 8 at City Hall. Reminder Publishing photo by Ryan FeyreSPRINGFIELD — Despite continuous federal uncertainty, Mayor Domenic Sarno asserted that the city of Springfield continues to use “prudent fiscal management” when constructing its budget.
Springfield teachers union seeks competitive salary, improved medical leave

2 days ago | thereminder.com | Ryan Feyre

A large group of educators and representatives from the Springfield Education Association gathered at Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy to advocate for a new contract with desirable benefits. The union is currently in negotiations with School Committee representatives after almost 11 months without a contract.
Concerns raised over federal asthma funding loss

2 days ago | thereminder.com | Ryan Feyre

SPRINGFIELD — President Donald Trump’s recent decision to take away money for asthma prevention support in Western Mass. is causing concern among local officials and public health leaders, who believe the loss of funds will likely lead to “devastating” impacts to the community. On April 25, the Healey-Driscoll administration condemned Trump’s decision to terminate $1 million in funding from the Environmental Protection Agency to the Department of Health to address asthma in Western Mass.